to the tune of John Brown’s Body (Battle Hymn of the Republic)
Our nation’s reputation has just gone up in smoke.
Our scientists are muzzled – is this some kind of joke?
Librarians and researchers cannot discuss their work
Without the OK from their boss – as if they’re only clerks!
Chorus:
We’re demanding free expression.
This is unbearable oppression.
Harper, you need to learn your lesson
Just let them speak out loud!
You’ve canned the research institutes whose job is to collect
Environmental data that has earned the world’s respect
But you’ve an ideology you stubbornly protect
To deny all climate change!
Chorus
We’re demanding free expression.
This is unbearable oppression.
Harper, you need to learn your lesson
Just let them speak out loud!
Our democracy is threatened: public servants get the axe
If they defy their bosses and go public with the facts
Your freeze on free expression will soon develop cracks
We’re here to make you see:
Chorus
We’re demanding free expression.
This is unbearable oppression.
Harper, you need to learn your lesson
Just let them speak out loud!