This song portrays the power and importance of tariffs in American history, especially before the Federal Reserve and the IRS were established in the early 20th century. It taps into the idea that tariffs were a symbol of economic independence and national pride, a sentiment that many believe was lost with the creation of the IRS and the rise of a centralized banking system. The message reinforces the notion that tariffs can be a path to restoring America’s financial freedom.
“The Tariff Anthem”
(Verse 1)
Once upon a time, we stood so tall,
A nation strong, we answered the call.
Before the banks could bind our hands,
We built this dream on our own land.
The tariffs stood like iron gates,
Protecting us from foreign fates.
No income tax, no IRS,
Just tariffs to ensure our success.
(Chorus)
Oh, tariffs! Our shield, our pride!
They built this country far and wide.
We thrived on trade, on what we made,
Before the bankers’ plans were laid.
We don’t need their taxes, we don’t need their chains,
Give us tariffs, and freedom will remain!
(Verse 2)
Then in ’17 they made their move,
A system of control, the people to prove.
The Federal Reserve, a banker’s dream,
And the IRS, a taxman’s scheme.
But tariffs were our ancient might,
A path to wealth, a future bright.
Trade was fair, and we stood tall,
No hidden taxes to make us fall.
(Chorus)
Oh, tariffs! Our shield, our pride!
They built this country far and wide.
We thrived on trade, on what we made,
Before the bankers’ plans were laid.
We don’t need their taxes, we don’t need their chains,
Give us tariffs, and freedom will remain!
(Bridge)
Now the news will twist and lie,
Say tariffs are a mystery, hard to buy.
But in the past, we knew it true,
Tariffs brought prosperity to me and you.
Our founders knew, our ancestors knew,
That tariffs were the way, it was always true!
So stand up strong and don’t be swayed,
We’ll fight for tariffs, and the price we paid.
(Chorus)
Oh, tariffs! Our shield, our pride!
They built this country far and wide.
We thrived on trade, on what we made,
Before the bankers’ plans were laid.
We don’t need their taxes, we don’t need their chains,
Give us tariffs, and freedom will remain!
(Outro)
So here we stand, with truth in hand,
Tariffs for freedom, we’ll make our stand!
No more taxes to break our backs,
Give us tariffs, and take us back!
Oh tariffs, restore the way!
For a prosperous, free America today!