Story Behind The Song

In order to produce this song during the covid pandemic, musicians had to 'fly in' their parts. As challenging as this kind of production is, it allowed us to use musicians from around the world to create the track. For further impact I had Julie Last produce a video which is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kqIlJBV98G4 I watched the events of January 6th in shock, horror, and then deep sadness as our democratic principles and elected officials were assaulted by an angry mob. This song is my attempt to inspire people to be vigilant in recognizing and peacefully opposing lies, 'alternate truths,' and hate-based actions of any kind.

Song Description

I watched the events of January 6th in shock, horror, and then deep sadness as our democratic principles and elected officials were assaulted by an angry mob. This song is my attempt to inspire people to be vigilant in recognizing and peacefully opposing lies, 'alternate truths,' and hate-based actions of any kind. *Version including the word 'shit' available.

Lyrics

January 6th

Words and Music by Elly Wininger

Some of us saw it coming
Some of us looked the other way
Some of us thought this could never happen
Not here in the USA.
No matter what you believe in
No matter where you stand
You're gonna remember
Just where you were
And what you were doing
When the _ hit the fan.

Once a lie gets rolling
Like a snowball down a hill
Picking up dirt, picking up speed
Keeps on rolling until
Some people start to believe it
Just 'cause they wish it were true
With alternate facts
They make their attacks and their plans
And the _ hits the fan.

Just takes one schemer who knows how
To spread hate and lies though a crowd.

We gotta keep our eyes open
We gotta call it out
When you hear somebody echoing lies
Don't let them gain any ground.
'Cause one lie leads to another
We've seen how it can
And before you know, that lie's gonna grow
And that's when
The _ hits the fan.