Amerikan Values

Under this hot light,
it’s my only view
to the notes I love to play.
I sweat for you.

But the sweat runs down faster on the fast food worker
cleaning the sidewalk.
His last duty of the day, as his young son watches,
because there’s no one to watch him,
but he doesn’t mind or know.

23:00.

I’ve got something up my sleeve for you,
just wait.
I’ll get my way.
Things will change.

He’s spending time with his father,
who he loves more than life.
He’s working for something better,
something more for his son.

23:00 on a Saturday.

I’ve got something up my sleeve for you,
just wait.
I’ll get my way.
Things will change.