"Hello Out There" genre: Ska
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	Political ska song written in 1998, but even more relevant today.
	CD: N/A - demo single   Label: Painted Girl Records Credits: Words & music, vocals, and keyboard - Mary Lemanski; Bass - Allen Dougherty; Guitar - Brad Upton; Drums - Luke Connor
	Story Behind the Song This song was written in 1998 during the Clinton sex scandals. I was upset by a lot of issues that were going on at the time. Strangely enough, the song has even more pertinence today than when it was written in 1998. Lyrics Parents and teachers blaming each other for their children's disabilities. Institutionalizing, stifling creativity. What for? Can't you see there's more to life than homework and college prep, nagging and beating up you little kids to death. All this fighting left and right. The PTA has lost its sight. Let the children lead in the darkness of the night. Politicians pointing a finger at Hollywood for all the mess. Going to fancy parties, worrying who's paying who. What for? Can't you see there's more to life than passing bills and sex, smart bombs, nuclear waste, and terrorist attacks? All this fighting left and right. It isn't black. It isn't white. If I turn away, it may turn out alright. Philosophers thinking about things we've all thought before. Listening to trendy music, wondering why were here. What for? Can't you see there's more to life than foreign cigarettes, coffee shops, civil rights, and subculture social sects. All this fighting left and right. Who is wrong and who is right? Apathy is not consistent with our plight. Religious leaders at war with each other for whose god is the best. Going to ice cream socials and fighting the government. What for? Can't you see there's more to life than apocolyptic dreams, tithes, altar boys, and money making schemes? All this fighting left and right. Your god is wrong and mine is right. Well, let me tell you something. My God doesn't fight.

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