Dear Edward (The Snowden Song)

[intro]
Whistle’s blowing in the dark of night,
Secrets out, no place to hide,
Edward, oh Edward, your courage shines,
In the murky pool of power’s tide.

[verse 1]
Julian and Sarah, the escape was planned,
From Hong Kong’s shores to Russia’s land,
But the passport’s void, the FBI’s ploy,
Western doors closed with a heavy hand.

[chorus]
Oh, what a tangled web they weave,
When the truth they try to deceive,
Whistle’s song in the night, so bold,
In the face of lies, the truth unfolds.

[verse 2]
Ecuador to Cuba, no safe place found,
Bolivia’s offer, but the bullies frown,
Asylum granted, Putin’s call,
On that sunny day, Edward stood tall.

[bridge]
In the game of lies, who’s the fool?
When truth is drowned in a power pool,
But the whistle sings, echoes long,
Blessed be those who right the wrong.

[outro]
Whistle’s blowing, clear and bright,
In the darkest hour, shines the light,
Edward, oh Edward, your tale’s untold,
In the history of the brave and bold.