Another capitalist election consummated
Inaugurating a day meant to begin a new era
Presiding over a good and just government
Taking care of human needs above all else
Heralded as the triumph of democracy
With big plans to address the many crises
Bringing science and enlightened attitudes
To bear on everything that is a problem today
Taking up the urgent cause of global warming
Giving representation to people of color
Promising measures to lift up those in need
All welcome reforms should be encouraged
And so once again hopes are raised up
In a ceremony praising this country's ideals
By a politician financed by business owners
Who are certain to continue business as usual
In this country all dollars are created equal
All elections hinge on money from beginning to end
With the capitalists investing in their chosen politicians
Buying a government that serves their interests
Do not think that capitalism can change fundamentally
Forgoing the profits from pollution and exploitation
Eliminating systemic racism and abject poverty
Ending imperialist militarist aggression
The conflict between the people of the world
And the billionaires who take and take and take more
Will never be resolved through a capitalist election
That will always perpetuate a capitalist government
