If we could

Lyrics: If we could

[Intro, mid-tempo, tense] Late night lights still burning Talking in circles, ready to fight Same old reasons, same old words Anger and sorrow waiting on the other side[Verse 1, driving] Walls going up, keeping score News is loud, it’s a war We pick our teams, we pick our pain Then we do it all again[Pre-Chorus, building] I’ve been carrying this too long Time to drop it, time to move on[Chorus, full energy drop] If we could all just get along Put our differences aside Maybe we could find the quiet Let the anger go, let the sorrows go Stop the chaos, kill the noise Let it go, let it go[Verse 2, driving] We don’t have to love the same We don’t have to play the game We can stand on different ground Without tearing each other down[Pre-Chorus, building] I’ve been carrying this too long Time to drop it, time to move on[Chorus, full energy drop] If we could all just get along Put our differences aside Maybe we could find the quiet Let the anger go, let the sorrows go Stop the chaos, kill the noise Let it go, let it go[Bridge, half-time, stripped] We get pushed to pick a side Or get crushed in the divide They don’t care how we tear apart As long as it never hits their heart They light the match then walk away And leave us standing in the flames[Final Chorus, full energy, anthemic] If we could all just get along Put our differences aside Maybe we could find the quiet Let the anger go, let the sorrows go Stop the chaos, kill the noise Let it go… the only way we stay[Outro, fading] Let it go Let it go

About this song

A rousing, heartfelt mid-tempo rock track that explores frustration with cycles of anger, partisan division, and interpersonal conflict, pleading for collective unity and letting go of grudges to find shared peace. The song builds from tense, brooding verses to powerful, full anthemic choruses anchored by a memorable singalong hook focused on setting differences aside.

Comments (24)

• @faerierealm · Nov 2, 2026

  This is very good, @dezie! And we generally don't like AI music. Like you, I wish we could all just get along, but the two sides are not the same: One side (the one with lower empathy, i.e. the Far Right) is actively trying to inflict harm on the other side (the one I belong to). That's why we left the US. I don't mind 'standing on different ground' as your lyrics say, but I'm tired of getting beaten up and punched because of it. Only one side could ever embrace the motto, "Fuck your feelings." (This was on many banners and flags made by MAGA.)

• @dezie · Nov 2, 2026

  Unfortunately, that is how the far right is... they feed on hate. If it upsets us or hurts us... that is a win for them. They will only care if it affects them. I have hope for midterms. I know we probably won't ever get along but I want to have hope there too. won't be holding my breath though. You should be able to feel safe in your own home/home country. Many people would choose to leave if they could (some have already). I wasn't implying you should have stayed. Oh gosh no, but it does suck you had to move to be happy. Many hugs!

• @dezie · Nov 2, 2026

  Thank you so very much! Definitely a good read, never really thought about life in terms of empathy, but it makes sense.

• @archangeltara · Nov 2, 2026

  I wasn't done yet seriously excellent work Big Hugs your song definitely reached me & I so agree

• @faerierealm · Nov 2, 2026

  Thank you for understanding, Dezie! You are indeed a high-empathy person. ❤️‍🩹

• @archangeltara · Nov 2, 2026

  I LOVE this song & its powerful message brilliantly created WOW

• @faerierealm · Nov 2, 2026

  If you haven't already, please read our blog: https://budgetpixel.com/blog/whats-your-empathy-score

• @dezie · Nov 2, 2026

  Thank you and thank you for listening.

• @base451121 · Nov 1, 2026

  Great post, i love it!!!

• @Sealine · Nov 1, 2026

  This came out fantastic!

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