country-folk with a political point of view
Acoustic, singer/songwriter, rock and roll, pop.
Story behind the song
A great story song from Jonie.
Lyrics
Bill sleeps along the interstate
And behind the shopping mall
He knows he missed his medicine
Forgets what it was for
He dreams about a bed at night
Hot showers, three times a week
And the pretty nurse who tucked him in
Before they put him on the street
Chorus 1
Welcome to America, hey we've got it made
Land of opportunity, find a place to stay
Welcome to America, make yourself at home
God forbid you lose your way
You're on your own.
Joe worked two shifts all winter
Sue saved his extra pay
They planned to buy a mobile home
Retire to Santa Fe
He had a stroke in mid July
Soon the bills came pouring in
By Christmas they were in a hole
They weren't climbing out again
Chorus 2
Welcome to America, hey we've got it made
Land of opportunity, cradle to the grave
Welcome to America, hard as we try
We need a little help sometimes
Just getting by
Jin didn't need to save the world
Just a desperate child or two
She made it through on student loans
Worked nights when class was through
She's paying off the interest
She's barely made a dent
She made a home for foster kids
She can't make the rent.
Chorus 1
Welcome to America, hey we've got it made
Land of opportunity, find a place to stay
Welcome to America, make yourself at home
God forbid you lose your way
You're on your own.
Bridge
We're afraid to be that free
Telling those who disagree
Praise the lord on bended knee
If you don't like it, you can leave.
Chorus 2
Welcome to America, hey we've got it made
Land of opportunity, cradle to the grave
Welcome to America, hard as we try
We need a little help sometimes
Just getting by
