Backstory
Funny Election was formed in a small town in Midwest America during the tumultuous 2016 presidential election. The band members, all high school friends, started out as a form of protest against the polarizing political climate, using their music as a platform to satire the election process. Over time, their witty lyrics, coupled with their infectious melodies, gained them a dedicated fanbase beyond their small-town origins. The band members, lead singer Gary, guitarist Dave, drummer Mike, and bassist Lana, have stayed true to their roots despite their growing fame, using their music as social commentary and maintaining their signature humor throughout their journey.
Genre
Funny Election is best known for their Alternative Rock with a splash of Pop Punk.
Title
“Ballot Box Blues”
Full Song Lyrics
(Verse 1)
[G] I woke up this morning, [D] feeling so confused,
[Em] Turned on the TV, [C] got the Ballot Box Blues.
[G] Left is saying right, [D] and right is saying wrong,
[Em] I just want to express, [C] my feelings in a song.
(Chorus)
[G] Oh, we got the Ballot Box Blues, [D] yes, we do,
[Em] Can’t decide who’s telling the truth, [C] or who’s just spreading the news.
[G] It’s a funny election, [D] a game of misdirection,
[Em] But we’ll keep singing the Ballot Box Blues, [C] for me and you.
(Verse 2)
[G] Politicians promise, [D] to make our dreams come true,
[Em] But most of the time, [C] they just leave us feeling blue.
[G] So here’s to the people, [D] who feel like they’ve been used,
[Em] Let’s sing together, [C] the Ballot Box Blues.
(Chorus)
[G] Oh, we got the Ballot Box Blues, [D] yes, we do,
[Em] Don’t know who to trust anymore, [C] or what to do.
[G] It’s a funny election, [D] filled with misconception,
[Em] But we’ll keep singing the Ballot Box Blues, [C] for me and you.
Favorite Fan’s Name
The band’s favorite fan is a middle-aged woman named Charlene.
Testimonial
“I’ve been a fan of Funny Election since their first gig at our town fair. Their music resonates with me in a way no other band has. The combination of their catchy tunes and tongue-in-cheek lyrics is just brilliant. They take our everyday struggles and make them into something we can dance to. I love how they don’t shy away from addressing socio-political issues, yet they do it in a fun and relatable way. They’ve turned the confusion of the political landscape into the ‘Ballot Box Blues,’ and I just can’t get enough of it! They’re not just a band to me; they’re a voice for people like me, and that’s why they will always be my favorite.”