Don’t Look Too Close (John Kitover for Chicago Mayor)

[Verse 1] I walk in like I own the place But my eyes are on the stakes I’m dreaming ’bout a city Where the streets don’t bend and break Bills keep weighing you down Like you’re hauling something heavy You’re not asking for a throne You just want a path that’s steady ⸻ [Pre-Chorus] You’re not cold, you’re just tired Of leaders saying you’ll be fine You’re not lost, you’re just wired For a brand new bottom line ⸻ [Chorus] Don’t look too close At the same old act We’re walking on glass Time to change the track Go lift up the city Let the old lies slide Don’t look too close Let the people decide ⸻ [Verse 2] You laugh like it’s a defense But the cost is in the tax You’re watching every paycheck While the future’s turning black We can’t wait too long We can’t wait too late We can cast our vote We can walk to change the fate ⸻ [Pre-Chorus] We’re not broken, just burning Quietly, without a sound We’re not scared, we’re just learning How to rise from the falling ground ⸻ [Chorus] Don’t look too close At the same old act We’re walking on glass Time to change the track Go lift up the city Let the old lies slide Don’t look too close Let the people decide ⸻ [Bridge] This isn’t asking for rescue It’s asking for change This isn’t empty repeating It’s time to rearrange If you want something real If you want something more Go check what’s at stake At Chicago Mayor Vote for dot com ⸻ [Final Chorus (more intense)] Don’t look too close At the same old act We’re walking on glass Time to change the track Go grow Chicago Let the old ways slide Vote John Kitover Let the people decide