Read a blog post the other day that hit me pretty hard, and I thought it should be a song. So, here.

Also, the blog post is here: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/underrated-ways-to-change-the-world

V1 We all know the ways to change the world There are just two ways that we can go Be powerful and rich, or political and pitch A high-cost high-yield high-road way to grow

Or we can be a martyr to our causes Self-sacrifice, unselfishness and care Work with the poor and needy, shun the rich and greedy Create a world where everything is fair

CHORUS (But) There are underrated ways to change the world We have so many ways that this can still be won There are avenues we haven’t even traveled There are so many ways to do what must be done

V2 Be the second-bravest person, the whistleblower’s friend Be the person who makes much more noise and shows That the problem is a problem, don’t let it die and end When the second-bravest person’s whistle blows

Create a place where people share their knowledge A scene where they are valued and can see That what they know should not be hidden deeply That it makes a better world for you and me

CHORUS

BRIDGE The underrated ways to change are clever They are hidden, they are quiet, they are clean They will help us when the whole world’s saying “never” They will find a way to show us the unseen

V3 Get information to the ones who need it Test a theory, find the humor, be a mole Be the person who is just another number Working hard behind the scenes to reach the goal

Show up each and every day to do the labor Show up each and every night to hold a hand It may not feel like you are doing something But I guarantee you’re helping where you can

CHORUS

OUTTRO There are so many ways to do what must be done We have so many ways to do what must be done Come with me, we will do what must be done