Story Behind The Song
The story is one of inspiration and hope.
Song Description
This is a tribute track to the ideals espoused by Barack Obama. It contains extracts of his election campaign speeches put to an original dance track.
The tone of the song is one of optimism and hope, coming from a man who carries the hope of a nation.
| Song Length |
3:38 |
Genre |
Electronic - Dance, Electronic - House |
| Tempo |
Non 4/4 |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Welcoming, Sociable |
Subject |
Revolution, Hope |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Author: Ray McEnaney
Copyright © 2009
Fired Up - Ready to Go?
(Obama Tribute Song)
Are you fired up, are you ready to go?
We can't afford the oil lobbyists to keep us addicted to fossil fuels because no one stood up and took their power away when they had the chance
There's no shortage of anger and bluster and bitter partisanship out there we don't need more heat - we need more light
I've learnt in my life that you can stand firm on your principles while still reaching out to those who might not always agree with you
Obama - I love you back
You said the time has come to tell the lobbyists who think their money and their influence speak louder than our voices that they don't own this government, we do, and we are here to take it back
(Yes we can, yes we can ...)
Tomorrow you can turn the page on policies that put greed and irresponsibility before hard work and sacrifice, this is where change begins - our time for change has come
I know how hard it will be, I know it
Each of us has responsibility to work hard to look after ourselves and our families, and each of us has a responsibility to look after each other our fellow citizens.
That's what's been lost these last years, our common sense of purpose, our sense of higher purpose, that's what we need to restore right now.
Don't tell me words don't matter.
I had a dream, just words.
We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal, just words.
We have nothing to fear but fear itself, just words, just speeches.
That's how this thing started.
It shows you what one voice can do.
One voice can change a room.
And if a voice can change a room it can change a city.
And if it can change a city it can change a state.
And if it can change a state it can change a nation.
And if it can change a nation it can change the world
Your voice can change the world tomorrow
If you are willing to stand with me
If you are willing to fight with me
I know your voice will matter
So I just got one question for you
Are you fired up?
Are you ready to go?
Fired up, ready to go
Fired up, ready to go
Fired up, ready to go
Let's go change the world
Thank you
God bless you