Answer to the People by Jonnie Vale

“This song was inspired by several things going on in the United States and around the world. However, while addressing specific issues through the lyrics, the overall message intended is the principle built by the American Founding Fathers that We the People are the highest authority in the land. Ultimately though, Jesus Christ is the King of kings and Lord of lords, therefore, all must submit to His authority and commands.
With that said, I quoted the Word of God frequently in my lyrics, specifically from Romans chapter 13. When COVID lockdowns and restrictions were first forced upon the world, many pastors and other Christians used the words in Romans 13 as the reason why we as Christians needed to simply obey every order given by all federal, state and local governments. The issue there is God is very clear in His Word about the role of government and how it is to operate. Yes, we need to submit to our authorities, but when God says governments are His servants, a terror to bad conduct and are ministers of God, yet our government has violated its Constitutional boundaries, corrupted the sanctity of marriage, destroyed the family structure, lies to and steals from its citizens and not only allows, but furiously fights to murder babies in the womb. What submission, honor and respect are we to give to such evil? The United States government answers to the People, and the People answer to Jesus Christ.
You will hear easily accessible and public audio of Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Arnold Schwarzenegger in the song as proof of their own, and others’, hypocrisy, deceit and disregard for the American People.” ~ Jonnie Vale

Lyrics:
You think you can write the narrative
Of how you think we should live
But I will not cover my face
While you try to cover your disgrace

Our hearts and minds belong to us still
So you try to infect what you cannot kill
With hands on our hearts we will stand
We are free and we will be brave in this land

You answer to the People

I pay to all what is owed to them
But remember that love of money is where evil stems
Tax, revenue, respect and honor I gave to thee
But in our land that is a two way street

If you’re the avenger that carries out God’s wrath
Then how can you justify the unborn bloodbath
You restrict our lives in the name of health
But behind it all you’re grabbing power and building up wealth

You answer to the People

The harder you push the more you squeeze
You fools, you’re killing democracy
The more you force and poke and prod
You divide this one nation under God

(All lyrics, music and vocals written and performed by Jonnie Vale)