The Time is Now

Mar 03, 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