NO KINGS: A Freedom Song for June 14
I wrote an original song for all brave protestors to sing on Saturday
My Fellow Democracy Defenders,
I wrote a protest song for the "No Kings" protests that channel defiance, unity, and the defense of democracy. Sing it loud and proud on June 14th! I hope Heather Cox Richardson, MeidasTouch Network, Aaron Parnas, Jim Acosta, Andra Watkins, The Bulwark, Team Zeteo, Paul Krugman, Robert Reich, Jay Kuo, God, and all who fight against fascism will rally the people. My partner was fired from her DEI civil service career and we will be out on the streets Saturday. Stay safe out here!
No Crown, No Throne (The June 14th Cry)
[Tempo: Driving, determined acoustic rock. Imagine stomping feet and raised voices.]
[VERSE 1]
Sunrise on the fourteenth day, a shadow starts to creep
Whispers turn to thunder where promises don't keep
They talk of kings and loyalty, of power held by one
But the people feel the warning, 'neath this burning summer sun
A hand that grabs the ballot box, the courts it dares defy /
A poison in the body where true freedom used to lie
They call it strength, they call it right, but we know what they mean:
The crushing boot of fascism, a cruel and deadly scene.
[CHORUS]
NO CROWN! NO THRONE!
We stand for rights the people own!
No king above the law we make,
No tyrant for democracy's sake!
From sea to sea, in every town,
We'll tear that fascist vision down!
NO KINGS! HEAR OUR VOICE!
The people's will is still the choice!
[VERSE 2]
They dream of Project 2025,
a future grim and stark
Where only certain voices matter,
leaving freedom in the dark
Where history gets rewritten,
where difference is a crime
Where justice bends to power,
ignoring space and time.
But look around you, sisters, brothers, standing side-by-side
The teachers, vets, the workers, with nowhere left to hide
The students and the elders, every color, every creed
Refuse to let the dream die, plant a different kind of seed.
[CHORUS]
NO CROWN! NO THRONE!
We stand for rights the people own!
No king above the law we make,
No tyrant for democracy's sake!
From sea to sea, in every town,
We'll tear that fascist vision down!
NO KINGS! HEAR OUR VOICE!
The people's will is still the choice!
[BRIDGE]
This ain't about one party line, it cuts much deeper still
It's "Will the Constitution bend to one man's selfish will?"
It's "Will the vote still matter?" "Will the peaceful transfer hold?"
Or will the story of our freedom tragically unfold?
We stand on shoulders giants fought,
who pledged their lives, their all
For government of, by, for the people,
standing proud and tall!
This legacy is OURS to keep…
we will not let it fall!
[Instrumental Break - Driving drums… guitar riff… energy builds for the final chorus]
[CHORUS]
NO CROWN! NO THRONE!
We stand for rights the people own!
No king above the law we make,
No tyrant for democracy's sake!
From sea to sea, in every town,
We'll tear that fascist vision down!
NO KINGS! HEAR OUR VOICE!
The people's will is still the choice!
[OUTRO]
No Kings! No Fear! Democracy is here!
No Kings! No Fear! Democracy is here!
No Kings! No Fear! Democracy is here!
(Fade out on chant...)
Key Elements for Performance:
Call and Response: The "NO CROWN! NO THRONE!" line is perfect for the crowd to shout back
Clapping: Essential for the driving beat
Simplicity: The chords and structure are meant to be easy to pick up and sing along to
Focus on Principles: Targets the actions and threats (subverting elections, defying courts, Project 2025's implications, fascist tactics) rather than just the name "Trump," making it about defending the system itself.
Unity: Emphasizes the diverse coalition standing together
Historical Resonance: References the core promise of "government of the people, by the people, for the people."
It’s a really good song powerful and true words
Well done!!!! Bravo!!! I want to hear this sung by an artist now!! Congratulations on an amazing song! 🎵💙💙💙💙💙💙