[Verse 1] The lights dimmed down at the Ford Center floor A heartland hero walked through the door He took a stand on the agency line Some felt the sting, some felt the sign But he sang that anthem, the Authority Song And somehow we all still played along [Chorus] Oh, can we disagree but still find the beat? Living in the tension on a Midwest street It’s not in the halls of the government square It’s in the neighbors and the burden we share From the border lights to the Indiana grain We’re the ones who handle the joy and the pain [Verse 2] Two million stories, the numbers don't lie They drift to the north under a quiet sky Our schools are filling, the housing is tight We’re looking for answers in the middle of the night Don’t wait for the suits in a city far away To fix the mess that we’re living today [Chorus] Oh, can we disagree but still find the beat? Living in the tension on a Midwest street It’s not in the halls of the government square It’s in the neighbors and the burden we share From the border lights to the Indiana grain We’re the ones who handle the joy and the pain [Bridge] It’s time for the talk, let the truth be heard Transparency is more than just a hollow word We don't need a mandate, we need a hand To build the foundation of our own land [Guitar Solo] [Chorus] Oh, can we disagree but still find the beat? Living in the tension on a Midwest street It’s not in the halls of the government square It’s in the neighbors and the burden we share From the border lights to the Indiana grain We’re the ones who handle the joy and the pain [Outro] Neighbors talking to neighbors now Taking the lead, that’s the vow Yeah, it starts with us In the heart of the land [Fade out]
