A Pandemic of Stupidity
by @mikedelaney
Liner Notes
Lyrics
A Pandemic of Stupidity – Mike Delaney, for FAWM25
G C D G x2 I could write down a ton of lies But I can’t bring myself to do it I just want to tune him out But that’s not gonna move it
These are incredibly trying times I have to keep my wits about me I have to get into action And stand up against the idiocy
D G C D C D/G So many ridiculous diversions It’s democratic incongruity How could so many have voted for him? It’s a pandemic of stupidity
Chorus: Morality has gone flaccid It’s a pandemic of stupidity True Facts no longer lucid It’s a pandemic of stupidity
G C D G x2 The ill-informed focus on diversions The inane throw the needy under the bus The foolish cheer on the tariffs The idiots bow down to President Musk They must see it’s worse the second time around Why are they cheering this sequel? They applaud the Constitution in crisis The three branches no longer equal
D G C D C D/G Project 2025 says he gets a third term The oligarchs are now the regulators So many turn a blind eye And pardon the violent instigators
Chorus
G C D G x2 What am I going to do about it? How will I do my part? How can I spread truth? I’m not even sure where to start
But the symptoms are evident Though the prognosis is grim The disease is spreading Is the chance of winning slim?
D G C D C D/G Deter transmission of falsehoods Use facts to avoid spreading lies Inoculate with the vaccine of truth Don’t let this be where democracy dies
Chorus
Comments
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excellent write! you nailed it with so many great great lines, and yeah, many of us are writing these types of songs, this is a fine addition to that canon. love how you weave so many of the insane things happening in there- this really sums up so much so well. and i wish i had come up with the title line 'pandemic of stupidity' - its a great phrase.
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Stupidity is indeed a disease spreading far and wide. How? I really don't understand it myself. But I appreciate all the protest songs like this! I like how you used medical terms through the song to keep it on theme, like "ill" informed, prognosis, inoculate and vaccine.
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This is a great song and sadly describes the state of affairs. It made me feel better that I'm not alone just reading. I love how you made every line count and always weaved it back to the title with the medical terms. Bravo!