You’re a Bitter Stranger: Barack Obama’s Campaign Song
Part One: The Pitch, Suitably Vague and Feelgood
However you feel, whatever it takes
Whenever it’s real, whatever awaits.
Whatever you need, however so slight
Whenever it’s real, whenever it’s right.
Part Two: The Woo–You’re Bitter, Right? Come On, Baby, I Can Fix It
I’ve been thinking long and hard about the things you said to me–
Like a bitter stranger
Now I see the long and short, the middle, and what’s in between
I could spit on a stranger.
Part Three: The Truth
Honey, I’m a prize and you’re a catch and we’re a perfect match
Like two bitter strangers
Now I see the long and short of it and I can make it last
I could spit on a stranger
You’re a bitter stranger
I could spit on a stranger
You’re a bitter stranger.
Part Four: The Desperation–Come Back, Baby, What’d I Say?
I see the sunshine in your eyes
I’ll try the things you’ve never tried
I’ll be the one that leaves you high, high, high …
Song written by Stephen Malkmus, performed here by Nickel Creek
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