2020) Neil Young

"Campaigner" by Neil Young, released in 2020, is a #Rock song that reflects on political disillusionment and the impact of leadership on society. The lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia and longing for authentic values in politics, critiquing the current state of affairs. Musically, it features Young's signature acoustic style, blending poignant melodies with heartfelt vocals. The song resonates with listeners amid contemporary political turmoil, highlighting the importance of integrity and connection in leadership. Its introspective nature adds to Young's legacy as a voice for social change.

[Verse 1]
I am a lonely visitor
I came too late to cause a stir
Though I campaigned all my life
Towards that goal
I hardly slept the night you wept
Our secret's safe and still well kept
Where even Richard Nixon had soul
Even Richard Nixon had it
Soul, soul

[Verse 2]
The podium rocks in the crowded waves
And the speaker talks of the beautiful saves
That went down long before he played this role
For the hotel queens and the magazines
Test tube genеs and slot machines
Where еven Richard Nixon had soul
Even Richard Nixon had it
Soul, soul

[Verse 3]
Hospitals have made him cry
But there's always a freeway in his eye
Though his beach just got too crowded for a stroll
Roads stretch out like healthy veins
Wild gift horses strain the reins
Where even Richard Nixon had soul
Even Richard Nixon had it
Soul, soul

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