The Time is Now
Spot for March 3, 2026
An anthemic song for these desperate times.
Read it in the headlines from far across the sea
Dictators rising. Putin Orben Xi
Spreading like a poison atmosphere
And now it’s here.
We thought we stood for freedom despite our many flaws
Thought we were protected by the shelter of our laws
Here come Ice and the National Guard
In our backyard.
I can’t tell you what or tell you how
How much patience will your heart allow
The time is now
Fascists only notice when you act up strong
With cameras and with networks. With whistles and with songs
Standing up for what is just and good
In our neighborhoods
Stand before the throne. Will you bow?
Put your shoulder to the wagon and the plow
The time is now
History has shown us many darkened hours
History still tells us that people have the power
They try to divide us with hatred and with walls
But in the end remember, dictators crash and fall
We’re made for this moment and we will rise
We will rise
When you face the throne will you bow
How much patience will your heart allow
The time is now
© Stuart Stotts 2026

Sing it! Give this man a stage.