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I wrote this one some time right before the 2016 election. Dan took me to the shooting range and I came home and wrote it. I think it is pretty Eric Funn/antifolk inspired in the same way that Cats in Heat is - a funny song written quickly about something kinda insignificant, but that the listener might add some meaning to. It’s kinda funny how well this one held up. It’s probably even more relevant today than ever. Oh, and I got the guitar for Christmas.

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I shot a gun today for the first time
I was surprised at how easy it was a man it made me feel so powerful I think I’m ready to start a revolution
we got elections coming up I don’t know who I wanna pick
a criminal or a racist pig it’s the same damn thing every couple years
I think it’s time to overthrow the government
so I was getting myself ready for the revolution getting myself ready for the revolution till I remembered I have work in the morning
the revolution will have to wait till after 5 PM I guess

spent the summer on the road
driving through the desert and mountains, sleeping on floors and couches
whoever said you needed money to travel didn’t have many friends
now I’m back in Pennsylvania sleeping until 11 AM my friends they call me lazy they just don’t get it
I’m dreaming up my plan for the revolution
so I’ve been getting myself ready for the cold cold winter getting myself ready for the cold cold winter
forgot to stop and watch leaves change color
watch them all fall down
I shot a gun today for the first time I was surprised at how easy it was
I think I’m gonna ask for one for Christmas, either that or a new guitar

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