"No Time For Indecision"
[Intro]
In Lincoln Park beneath the pines, we stood with signs so proud and tall
In Portland’s heart, we came together for freedom’s sake, for one and all
Not just for us, but for the ones who marched these storied trails before
Their footsteps echo down the halls of freedom, repairing its broken door
[Verse 1]
From Boston Common’s crowded green to Downeast Maines’ rocky shore
We rose against the rising tide of fascism that we couldn’t take any more
People stood shoulder to shoulder up and down the historic Freedom Trail
As patriots once stood so very long ago, modern patriots gathered to prevail
[Chorus]
With one voice we raised signs and voices for justice’s sake
With one voice we stood together for democracy is at stake
We came not seeking vengeance but to see this madness cease
The bells of truth ring louder when we gather together in peace
There is no time for indecision, only time for truth and action
We must resist this would-be king’s tyrannical distractions
[Verse 2]
A birthday dressed up in tanks and jackboots, a parade of ego and pride
But real freedom doesn't bow to tyrants when our conscience must decide
No faux-king’s crown shall rise in this free land, no throne, nor gilded seat
We come with words, not weapons drawn, with just our courage in the street
[Verse 3]
In big cities to small towns from coast to coast, the people came in droves
To honor truth and our sacred Constitution reminding him of what it shows
Minnesota and the nation wept today, their Speaker silenced by a coward
But hatred can't erase the truth or change our momentum moving forward
[Bridge]
This Constitution isn’t a lump of clay to shape with greed or fear
It’s alive and written in the voices rising now from far and near
He tried to extinguish the torchlight, but the flame refused to die
We number in the millions, we march again to lift our voices high
[Verse 4]
So if they try to rewrite history or choke out what we defend
We'll answer with assemblies that no tyrant’s hand can bend
For justice walks with quiet feet and freedom never sleeps
It waits in hearts and public squares and in the soul, it keeps
[Chorus]
With one voice we raised signs and voices for justice’s sake
With one voice we stood together for democracy is at stake
We came not seeking vengeance but to see this madness cease
The bells of truth ring louder when we gather together in peace
There is no time for indecision, only time for truth and action
We must resist this would-be king’s tyrannical distractions
[Final Chorus – elevate in harmony]
With one voice we claimed back our nation
With one voice we claimed back our right
To guard the eternal flame of Lady Liberty
And wrestle the dawn from darkest night
So let city halls and state capitals remember
Let the House and Senate hear the noise
For we are the many, we are the future
And we stand together with one voice
[Outro – soft instrumental with humming reprise of “with one voice”]
Description of Song:
BPM Range: 85–105
Style: Americana-folk anthem with protest ballad overtones; layered vocal harmonies, saxophone and steel guitar flourishes, steady drumbeat, and orchestral swell in the final chorus
Theme:
A national call to peaceful resistance in defense of democracy, unity, and truth — in response to authoritarian threats and the erosion of constitutional values
Song Description:
“With One Voice” is a passionate, contemporary protest anthem that evokes the spirit of unity and resistance in the face of rising authoritarianism. Rooted in specific historical references yet timeless in its tone, the song unfolds as a musical march for democracy, from Boston to Portland, from small-town streets to national capitals. It honors the sacrifices of past generations while calling on the current one to defend truth, justice, and liberty with nonviolent courage and collective resolve. The instrumental introduction sets a solemn but resolute tone. A lone saxophone opens, mournful and reflective, before the tempo builds with drums and a steel guitar, symbolizing the rising strength of a people coming together in purpose.
Intro
The song opens in Lincoln Park, Portland, Maine, grounding the protest in a real place, underlining that great movements start in small corners of America. The lyrical focus on “the ones who marched these storied trails before” ties present-day demonstrators to the long legacy of American protest, from abolitionists to suffragists to civil rights heroes — suggesting the current moment is both historic and necessary.
Verse 1
This verse connects modern resistance to iconic American landmarks of liberty: Boston Common and the Freedom Trail, symbolizing the continuity of American dissent. The phrase “we rose against the rising tide of fascism” is direct, powerful, and unapologetic — clarifying the stakes while linking today's struggle to the ideals of the Founders.
Chorus
The chorus is a soaring rallying cry. Repeating “With one voice” establishes solidarity across regions, races, and generations. The use of the word “madness” captures the chaos and degradation perceived in the political landscape, while “the bells of truth ring louder” elevates the cause to moral and spiritual levels. The final two lines of the chorus sharply address the danger of complacency and the seductive tactics of authoritarian figures, described as “tyrannical distractions.”
Verse 2
This is the song’s sharpest political critique, referencing a “birthday dressed up in tanks and jackboots,” clearly calling out the imagery of militarized nationalism seen during Trump’s controversial July 4th military parade. The juxtaposition of ego-driven theatrics with the quiet resolve of everyday citizens adds emotional depth. The line “we come with words, not weapons” underscores the nonviolent foundation of the movement.
Verse 3
This verse is timely and specific: referencing both Minnesota and the silencing of a Speaker, it weaves recent events into the national fabric of resistance. Even as voices are suppressed by political power plays, the song insists that hatred cannot erase truth. This section highlights the emotional cost of the struggle, but frames it within the larger momentum of progress.
Bridge
The bridge broadens the emotional and philosophical appeal. Describing the Constitution as “alive and written in voices rising now” transforms law into a living chorus of the people. It contrasts the fragility of democracy with the resilience of those who defend it, “He tried to extinguish the torchlight, but the flame refused to die” is both poetic and triumphant.
Verse 4
The final verse reinforces the central premise: when authoritarians attempt to rewrite history or suppress dissent, the people must respond with collective assemblies and quiet determination. The lines “justice walks with quiet feet and freedom never sleeps” reflect the idea that true justice isn’t loud or brash, it is persistent, watchful, and deeply embedded in civic life.
Final Chorus (Elevated)
This climactic refrain raises the emotional and musical intensity. The scope widens from protest to restoration: reclaiming the nation, the right to vote, and the “eternal flame of Lady Liberty.” The language here becomes more poetic, almost liturgical, with lines like “wrestle the dawn from darkest night.” The final lines, “we are the many, we are the future”, assert generational continuity and enduring hope.
Outro
The outro brings the tempo back down. The instrumental softens, and a humming reprise of “with one voice” echoes like a benediction — solemn, unified, unbreakable. It leaves the listener in quiet contemplation, with the message lingering long after the music ends.
Analytical Themes:
- Civic Patriotism: Honors the Constitution, peaceful assembly, and historical continuity of protest
- Anti-Authoritarianism: Directly challenges tyranny, egotism, and the misuse of power
- Collective Identity: “With one voice” becomes the anchor phrase, emphasizing unity over division
- Peaceful Resistance: Advocates for nonviolence, dialogue, and principled dissent
- Hope and Vigilance: Balances warning with encouragement — freedom must be guarded but remains alive
Geographical References:
- Lincoln Park, Portland, Maine
- Boston Common & the Freedom Trail
- Downeast Maine, Minnesota, small towns across America
- Implied national scope from coast to coast
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