Lyrics
Intro:
Yo, gather 'round, deep in the corridors of power,
Where dreams are built and the minutes feel like hours.
A small scrap of paper, a story to tell,
About the life and times of a little bill.
Chorus 1:
I'm just a bill, yes, I’m only a bill,
Sitting here on Capitol Hill.
Started as an idea, nothing much to say,
Until the folks back home sent me on my way.
Verse 1:
Once just a dream in the minds of a few,
Called up a Congressman to see what he could do.
He wrote me out, introduced me to the floor,
Now here I am, hoping for something more.
Chorus 2:
I'm just a bill, yes, I’m only a bill,
Stuck in committee, time standing still.
Debated and waiting, my fate in their hands,
Hoping they’ll turn me into the law of the land.
Verse 2:
I hear them arguing, debating my fate,
A few key votes will determine my state.
It's a long, long wait, feeling all the weight,
Praying I'll make it out before it's too late.
Verse 2:
I hear them arguing, debating my fate,
A few key votes will determine my state.
It's a long, long wait, feeling all the weight,
Praying I'll make it out before it's too late.
Bridge:
Then a breakthrough, the House gives a nod,
Move on to the Senate, where the odds are odd.
The debate starts over, my future's on the brink,
Every discussion, pushing me to the sink or swim.
Chorus 3:
I'm just a bill, yes, I’m only a bill,
Passed the House, on to the Senate thrill.
It's round two of fights, in a new ring,
Hoping for approval, to make my final fling.
Verse 3:
The vote comes in, am I law or no?
To the President’s desk, will I finally go?
It's all up to him, will he sign or veto?
My journey's end, the ultimate crescendo.
Chorus 4:
I'm just a bill, yes, I’m only a bill,
At the White House waiting, for a presidential fill.
Signed into law, my dreams are fulfilled,
From an idea to a law, I'm thrilled!
Outro:
From the Capitol steps to the highest hill,
That's the journey of a humble bill.
Each step a story, a battle of will,
Remember my path from Capitol Hill.
Outro:
From the Capitol steps to the highest hill,
That's the journey of a humble bill.
Each step a story, a battle of will,
Remember my path from Capitol Hill.
