Song Description
Defines what is a Patriot. Defines the opposite of a Patriot to be a Pirate. Asks the listener to choose.
| Song Length |
4:45 |
Genre |
Unique - Patriotic, Country - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Sociable, Diplomatic |
Subject |
Patriotic, Politics |
| Similar Artists |
Garth Brooks, Kris Kristofferson |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
YOU'RE A PATRIOT OR A PIRATE... CHOOSE!
Words and Music by Don Magyar
© 2004, Back On Top Music (BMI)
Concept:
This song defines Patriotism and establishes that the opposite of being a Patriot is to be a Pirate. In addition, the listener is inspired to make a choice, implying that we are one or the other.
Verse 1
I remember back when I didn?t have a clue.
Politics was Greek to me.
What is left and right? Who is right, and what is true?
What?s the difference? We?re all free.
Verse 2
So I wrote them off as crooks who don?t really care.
I tuned ?em out; turned on a TV show.
Then I met a man who explained it all to me. He said,
?You only have to decide, who you are deep down inside.
Chorus
You?re a Patriot, a Minuteman
If you lean to the right? if you take a stand
And choose what?s good for America in everything you do.
Pirates are about Me, Me, Me.
They don?t give a lick about their Country.
You?re a Patriot or a Pirate. Choose.?
Verse 3
Now I know the formula, I can tell who is who.
Pirates cite their First Amendment rights.
Because it?s legal they think that it is OK to do.
But though they can, they can not hide, who they are deep down inside.
Chorus
You?re a Patriot, a Minuteman
If you lean to the right? if you take a stand
And choose what?s good for America in everything you do.
Pirates are about Me, Me, Me.
They don?t give a lick about their Country.
You?re a Patriot or a Pirate. Choose.
Bridge
I know it?s hard to believe that it?s up to you and me.
The truth is that we all must do our part.
If you want to know what you can do, stop thinking about just you.
Standing for America begins with what is in your heart.
Chorus
You?re a Patriot, a Minuteman
If you lean to the right? if you take a stand
And choose what?s good for America in everything you do.
Pirates are about Me, Me, Me.
But first it?s God, then country.
You?re a Patriot or a Pirate. Choose.
Tag
You?re a Patriot or a Pirate. Choose.
I?m a Patriot not a Pirate. How ?bout you?