Story Behind The Song

A "Dear John" letter to Congress, written during midterm elections, and about global warming. A breakup/ relationship song, which could apply to individual relationships, but also directed at politicians.

Song Description

A slow breakup song with female vocals and folk/Americana elements of fiddle and dobro- could apply to a breakup between individuals, but also has political and global warming references. A protest song- sort of a "Dear John" letter to Congress.

Lyrics

Newsprint
c. Sara Milonovich (ASCAP) 2011

It isn't that cold out yet
But there's an edge to the weather
The scenery's black and white newsprint
Wish the headlines were better

And I wish we saw it coming instead of just running
Right back into the fire we lit long before this season
And long before reason rained on down
And froze upon the ground

The sidewalk's a patchwork of salty snow
And the sunshine doesn't seem to matter
And the leftover dregs of last night's champagne
Have already changed to vinegar

So I guess the party's over and now we're all sober
Choking on every promise you broke
But you only hear the lies you hold dear
The same ones you say to turn the blame away

You talk about changes and compromise
But you never say you're sorry
You keep on ruining our chances to make things right
You just smile and turn a blind eye

Now you're living on borrowed time passing round borrowed dimes
Never returning the good faith we gave you
You keep waiting for the ice to melt but will you just wait until
It's all gone for good or for ill?