From the recording Love & Dystopia vol.2
This song started as a theme song submission for a potential reality “cop” show about the new police chief in Scranton, PA. The show was not picked up, so, since I like the song, I added two more verses, and turned it into a song about how the general population needs to get involved and be a part of the solution to societal problems.
Lyrics
The Chief
You can hide what you’re doing, you can think that you’re cool.
But trouble will find you, then you’ll look like a fool.
Look around, there’s a new chief in town.
There’s a new chief in town, and his eyes are on you.
He’s seen it all before, and he knows just what to do.
Look around for the new chief in town.
When trouble comes a callin’ it’s best to walk away
In Scranton Pennsylvania, be a part of the solution.
Think about where you’re going. It’s up to no one but you
To always do the right thing when you do what you do
Don’t mess around with the new chief in town
There’s a new chief in town and he’s standing with you.
Reaching out to help with with any trouble with you.
Lend a hand to the new chief in town
When trouble comes a callin’ it’s best to walk away
In Phoenix Arizona, be a part of the solution.
If your hear what I’m saying, and you know what I mean,
Nothing’s for certain, when you’re living your dream.
Look around, there’s a new chief in town.
There’s a new chief in town, and his eyes are on you.
He’s seen it all before, and he knows just what to do.
Look around for the new chief in town.
When trouble comes a callin’ it’s best to walk away
In Arlington, Virginia, be a part of the solution.
When trouble comes a callin’ it’s best to walk away
Everywhere around you, be a part of the solution.