Capital-Best-Of.mp3
Capital-Best-Of.mp4
Capital.mp3
Capital.mp4
Capital-intro.mp3
[Verse 1]
Do we need to raise capital
Or raise our capitol
The way things are going
Both may be slowing
[Chorus]
As our standards fall down
(Just look around)
We can raise the praise
(For the justice in us)
[Verse 2]
Do we need to raise capital
To balance justice for all
In equality in our wealth
In equality in our health
[Chorus]
As our standards fall down
(Just look around)
We can raise the praise
(For the justice in us)
[Bridge]
Preserve your capital
(In a safe place)
Reserve your wherewithal
(Keeping up the pace)
It’s time to invest
(In all the rest)
[Chorus]
As our standards fall down
(Just look around)
We can raise the praise
(For the justice in us)
[Outro]
Preserve your capital
Reserve your wherewithal
ABOUT THE SONG
The song “Capital” plays on the dual meaning of the word—“capital” as financial resources and “Capitol” as the seat of political power—inviting reflection on how both have been destabilized during the Trump presidency.
Verse 1:
“Do we need to raise capital / Or raise our capitol” suggests a tension between economic and civic priorities. Under Trump, massive tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations were marketed as capital-raising economic policy, yet they contributed to growing inequality and a soaring national debt. Simultaneously, the Capitol itself—symbolizing democratic institutions—was literally under siege on January 6th, 2021, reflecting a collapse in political norms and respect for rule of law.
Chorus:
“As our standards fall down / (Just look around)” laments the erosion of democratic and ethical standards, echoing widespread concerns about truth, justice, and institutional integrity during Trump’s time in office.
“Raise the praise (for the justice in us)” could be read as a call to uphold the American ideals that were tested—reminding us that justice is not just institutional, but collective and participatory.
Verse 2:
“Do we need to raise capital / To balance justice for all” calls out the contradiction in a system that prioritizes economic gain over justice. Trump’s policies often favored the wealthy, while issues of racial, economic, and healthcare inequality were neglected or exacerbated.
“In equality in our wealth / In equality in our health” highlights two of the most glaring failures: the growing wealth gap and the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on underserved communities.
Bridge:
“Preserve your capital / In a safe place” reflects the retreat of ordinary Americans into financial self-preservation amid political instability and economic uncertainty.
“Time to invest (in all the rest)” counters this, urging a moral reinvestment in community, equity, and the common good—areas undermined by Trump’s divisive rhetoric and policy choices.
Final Chorus & Outro:
As the song repeats its plea, it becomes a quiet call to action: the decline in standards and the distortion of justice can only be reversed if the people—capital and Capitol alike—choose to reinvest in the country’s founding principles.
In short, “Capital” is a reflection on the costs of Trump-era policies—economic, civic, and moral—and a quiet but urgent plea to restore what has been lost through reinvestment in both justice and democracy.