The Rising of the Loon (For Minnesota)

“This song honors our courageous neighbors in Minnesota, who will not be bullied. Their logo is the loon — their state bird — wings aloft and beak raised in defiance.” For tune – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0zBlHlnR4Y (song begins 20 seconds in)

Oh, the Rebel Loon they call it, as it flies above the fray
State bird of Minnesota, it is leading us today
With its wing tips curving upwards and its beak that points to noon
On the streets of Minnesota, it’s the rising of the loon.

CHORUS: It’s the rising of the loon, yes, the rising of the loon,
On the streets of Minnesota, it’s the rising of the loon.

They are out in Minneapolis, Duluth and Moorhead, too
And in cities all around the state, with purpose brave and true
They are standing for their neighbors, with their hearts and minds in tune
On the streets of Minnesota, it’s the rising of the loon.

CHORUS

They are marching, chanting, singing, never mind the chill and snow
On their shirts and caps and buttons this strong symbol ever shows
For they are proud Midwesterners defying ICE’s goons**
On the streets of Minnesota, it’s the rising of the loon.

CHORUS

In Wisconsin it’s the robin, most American of birds
If every state designed one it would surely spread the word:
We’ll defeat the force of fascism and restore our country soon
Inspired to save our freedom by the rising of the loon!

CHORUS: It’s the rising of the loon, yes, the rising of the loon,
We’re inspired to save our freedom by the rising of the loon! (Repeat final chorus, if desired)

**Eventually the line will become For they are proud Midwesterners who conquered ICE’s goons!