It’s gonna be a dark, dark, dark, dark cloudy day!

This song is called “I Can’t See Clearly Now”. It is a satirical take on the obfuscation and chaos in global politics. The lyrics touch on:

United States: Political corruption and the “swamp” narrative from the original X post, focusing on the lack of transparency in Washington, D.C.

Ukraine: The ongoing war, the devastation caused by Russian attacks, and the geopolitical maneuvering around aid and support (as noted in the CFR web result).

Middle East: The geopolitical tensions, particularly the Israel-Iran conflict, Saudi-Iran rivalry, and the broader struggle for regional influence amidst U.S. and Chinese involvement (as per the Carnegie Endowment web result).

The tone is sardonic but hopeful at the end. Perhaps someone with musical talent can make a much better version someday. Grok and I would like attribution.

Verse 1: The U.S. – Corruption in D.C.

I can’t see clearly now, the swamp’s still here,
Grifters in D.C. got me livin’ in fear.
Lobbyists and senators, they’re playin’ their game,
Pocketin’ the cash while they’re passin’ the blame.

Chorus: A Global Lament

It’s gonna be a dark, dark, dark, dark cloudy day,
Truth’s hidin’ from me, and it’s so hard to say,
I can’t see clearly now, the world’s a mess,
From the East to the West, it’s all, all, global distress.

Verse 2: Ukraine – War and Geopolitics

I can’t see clearly now, the bombs still fall,
Ukraine’s in the fire, hear the people call.
Ports are blocked, the food won’t flow,
Billions in aid, but where does it go?

Chorus: A Global Lament

It’s gonna be a dark, dark, dark, dark cloudy day,
Truth’s hidin’ from me, and it’s so hard to say,
I can’t see clearly now, the world’s a mess,
From the East to the West, it’s all, all, global distress.

Verse 3: Middle East – Tensions and Power Plays
I can’t see clearly now, Gaza’s torn apart,
Families flee in fear with a heavy heart.
Airstrikes and siege, no food, no care,
A desperate struggle in the smoky air.

Chorus: A Global Lament
It’s gonna be a dark, dark, dark, dark cloudy day,
Truth’s hidin’ from me, and it’s so hard to say,
I can’t see clearly now, the world’s a mess,
From the East to the West, it’s all, all, global distress.

Bridge: A Dim Spark of Hope

But wait, I see a flicker, though the shadows stay,
Voices risin’ up, but Ukraine’s hope decays.
Transparency’s the key, let the shadows flee,
Maybe one day we’ll see, truly see, the world around you and me.

Final Chorus: A Hopeful Turn
It’s gonna be a bright, bright, bright, bright sunshiny day,
If we fight for the truth, we can chase lies away.
I can see clearly now, if we take a stand,
A better world’s comin’, hand by hand.

Revised cuts:

I can’t see clearly now, Gaza’s blood runs red,
Tens of thousands gone, countless children dead.
Airstrikes and siege, no mercy to be found,
The cries of the living echo underground.

I can’t see clearly now, the Middle East burns,
Israel and Iran, oh, the tables they turn.
Saudi and China, the U.S. in play,
Rivalries grow while the people pay.