Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Demi Lovato
Vocals
Eren Cannata
Background Vocals
FINNEAS
Programming
Godfrey Furchgott
Strings
The Vocal Resource Group (DFW)
Choir
Melodie Pace
Background Vocals
Darian Elliott
Background Vocals
Michael Bethany
Background Vocals
Justin Tranter
Background Vocals
Julia Michaels
Background Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Demi Lovato
Songwriter
Eren Cannata
Songwriter
Finneas O'Connell
Songwriter
Justin Tranter
Songwriter
Julia Michaels
Songwriter
Kirk Franklin
Choir Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Eren Cannata
Recording Engineer
FINNEAS
Producer
Serban Ghenea
Mixing Engineer
John Hanes
Engineer
Michael Havens
Recording Engineer
Randy Merrill
Mastering Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Were you ever taught when you were young
If you mess with things selfishly, they're bound to come undone?
I'm not the only one
That's been affected and resented every story you've spun, and I'm a lucky one
[Verse 2]
'Cause there are people worse off that have suffered enough
Haven't they suffered enough?
But you can't get enough of shutting down systems for personal gain
Fighting fires with flyers and praying for rain
Do you get off on pain?
We're not pawns in your game
[Verse 3]
Commander in Chief, honestly
If I did the things you do, I couldn't sleep
Seriously, do you even know the truth?
We're in a state of crisis, people are dying
While you line your pockets deep
Commander in Chief
How does it feel to still be able to breathe?
[Verse 4]
We were taught when we were young
If we fight for what's right, there won't be justice for just some
Won't give up, stand our ground
We'll be in the streets while you're bunkering down
Loud and proud, best believe
We'll still take a knee while you're…
[Verse 5]
Commander in Chief, honestly
If I did the things you do, I couldn't sleep
Seriously, do you even know the truth?
We're in a state of crisis, people are dying
While you line your pockets deep
Commander in Chief
How does it feel to still be able to breathe?
[Verse 6]
Breathe
Be able to breathe
[Verse 7]
Won't give up, stand our ground
We'll be in the streets while you're bunkering down
Won't give up, stand our ground
We'll be in the streets while you're…
[Verse 8]
Commander in Chief, honestly
If I did the things you do, I couldn't sleep
Seriously, do you even know the truth?
We're in a state of crisis, people are dying
While you line your pockets deep
Commander in Chief
How does it feel to still be able to breathe?
Able to breathe
Written by: Demi Lovato, Eren Cannata, FINNEAS, Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter