I'm a fan science-fiction writer, and we love to 'filk' songs - that is, change the words of an existing song to fir a particular genre or fan-universe. This isn't great art, but a lot of those who've heard it think it's moving. I offer it as an homage to the debate last night.
Change We Can Believe In
(A filk song for the followers of Barak Obama
To the tune of "Lost in Love" by Air Supply)
Lift your eyes if you think you can,
Reach for a star, Barack’s got the plan.
We figured it out,
All we needed was someone to lead us
Raise your voice and say, "Yes, we can!"
Obama brings hope that will heal this land.
We’ve got a clear choice,
He brings change we know we can believe in.
We know he won’t betray us,
He’s been for us all along.
He started out hopeful,
Now it’s time for us to carry on
Obama’s the one, no black, no white,
America joined, neither left nor right,
Our country renewed,
All the world will see hope to believe in.
So raise your voice and say, "Yes, we can!"
Obama brings hope that will heal this land,
We’ve got a clear choice,
He brings change we know we can believe in.