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Lyrically, ‘Million Dollar Loan’ deals with a particularly tone deaf moment in Donald Trump’s ascent to the Republican nomination. While campaigning in New Hampshire last year, he attempted to cast himself as a self-made man by claiming he built his fortune with just a ‘small loan of a million dollars’ from his father. Not only has this statement been proven to be wildly untrue, he was so flippant about it. It truly disgusted me. Donald Trump has repeatedly demonstrated that he is unworthy of the honor and responsibility of being President of the United States of America, and in no way, shape or form represents what this country truly stands for. He is beneath us“.

This is what Death Cab For Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard stated about ‘Million Dollar Loan‘ the first track from the Anti-Trump music series from the website “30 Days, 30 Songs“. Its goal is:”30 Days, 30 Songs is an independent website that will release one song per day from October 10 until Election Day. It is produced by the creators of 90 Days, 90 Reasons, which sought to motivate voters to give President Obama a second term, and it features work from artists across the country….” And it end with the motto: “Artists for a Trump-free America“.

Among the artists who participate in the project are: Jim James (My Morning Jacket),  Aimee Mann and clipping..

Music-wise, ‘Million Dollar Loan‘ is a typical high-standard indie rock gem typical of  DCFC’s musicianship. Below, you can see the lyrics and video…and think until Election Day.

Lyrics:

“From a great height he’s looking down on his city at night
From gilded room of gold, marble and soft perfume
And he’s proud to say he built his fortune the old-fashioned way
Because to succeed there’s only one thing you really need

A million dollar loan
Nobody makes it on their own without
A million dollar loan
You’ll reap what you’ve sown from
A million dollar loan
Call your father on the phone and get that
Million dollar loan

His enemies can’t contain the flames of jealousy
With brutish charm the women flock to be on his arm
Because it’s a sign of weakness to apologize
And he counter sues from any corner he’s backed into

A million dollar loan
Nobody makes it on their own without
A million dollar loan
To cast the first stone you’ll need
A million dollar loan
Every ascension to a throne starts with
A million dollar loan

A million dollar loan
Nobody makes it on their own without
A million dollar loan
You’ll reap what you’ve sown from
A million dollar loan
Call your father on the phone and get that
Million dollar loan

A siren screams through the city as he falls asleep
The campaign begins again at the break of day

A million dollar loan
Nobody makes it on their own without
A million dollar loan
To cast the first stone you’ll need
A million dollar loan
Every ascension to a throne starts with
A million dollar loan

A million dollar loan
Nobody makes it on their own without
A million dollar loan
You’ll reap what you’ve sown from
A million dollar loan
Call your father on the phone and get that
Million dollar loan”

Christos Doukakis