Loyalty

(This D.T. monologue could be sung to the melody of Billy Joel's "Honesty.")

 

I'm not seeking truth or love;

They won't help me climb.

I just want what lets me get ahead.

Wealth and recognition are

What matter at this time,

For I will not need either when I'm dead.

 

Loyalty is what I really need;

It will always make my day.

Loyalty will help me to succeed

To make sure folks do what I say.

 

I want folks to say to me

The things I want to hear.

Everything's transactional to me.

It's known that power and control

Are two things I revere.

I will not do anything for free.

 

Loyalty is what I really need;

It will always make my day.

Loyalty will help me to succeed

To make sure folks do what I say.

 

(bridge)

People have betrayed me;

Some have turned their backs.

They stupidly believe that I'll be numb to their attacks.

But, damn it, I'll go after them

And stop them in their tracks!

You'll see, you'll see, you'll see….

 

People who will work for me

Know what I expect.

I expect allegiance through and through.

But if they prove untrustworthy,

We'll have a huge disconnect.

They MUST be members of my MAGA coup!

 

Loyalty is what I really need;

It will always make my day.

Loyalty will help me to succeed

To make sure folks do what I say.

-by Bob B (5-8-24)