"priorities" genre: Folk
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	Story Behind the Song The use of art to promote social justice is very important to me, but I’m often disappointed by how many artists accuse everyone but themselves of causing social problems. As a result, I was careful to include the 3rd, 2nd, and 1st person in this song. I tried to blend the harshness of the words with sweet, simple music to highlight the hypocrisy with which we often live. Lyrics Steven’s in dotcoms He is working all day long Day and night, day and night Working for machines Debbie splices genes She can make your blue eyes green Day and night, day and night Always at the lab Steven’s kids are sad ‘Cause they never see their dad Day or night, day or night He is never home Debbie’s fiancé Has affairs three times a day Day or night, day or night She is playing God Do we have our priorities right Do we wake up screaming in the Middle of the night asking why What are we doing We might know what it takes to survive But do we know what it means to be alive Tell me why What are we doing You sell shotguns here AK-47 gear Never fear, never fear It is all legit Then one day you spy Trigger-happies driving by Shoot ‘em up, shoot ‘em up Everyone is dead How’d your gun get here It’s legit this isn’t fair You were just, you were just Trying to pay the bills Do you have your priorities right Do you wake up screaming in the Middle of the night asking why What are you doing You might know what it takes to survive But do you know what it means to be alive Tell me why What are you doing I’m in sporting gear Shirts and shorts and shoes to wear Cheaper yet, cheaper yet It is all on sale I am proud I pay Workers just a buck a day Look at these, look at these Profit margins now Do I have my priorities right ‘Cause I wake up screaming in the Middle of the night asking why What am I doing I might know what it takes to survive But do I know what it means to be alive Tell me why What am I doing

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