The first defense is art and song
Against the ever present throng
Of the hateful and their blight
Their golden calf, their crystal night.
Those with privilege must stand tall
To help those who would face the call
Of extinction by the powers
Day by day, hour by hour
When the threat of fascists reigns
Everyone will feel the pain
You think youre safe if not your brother,
But someday too youll be the other.
When there’s noome left to blame
They’ll come for you, just the same.
The vote you cast to prop them up
Youll find one day wont be enough.
So stand up now, and be the change
To keep safe for all deemed strange.
Protect those now who need a hand.
For peace and justice take a stand.

