The Highest Bidder

Lyrics:

Well, if you're done with Canada, we’ll take the hint,
No more handshake, no more print.
Been the buffer, held the ground,
But if you're leaving, we won't frown.

So you want troops on the border?
Maybe a new deal is in order.
We’ve been the shield, the quiet friend,
But maybe this is where that ends.

Cut us loose, break the ties,
We’ll find new friends—name your price.
Who’s got cash? Who’s got clout?
Maybe we should hear ‘em out.
Russia’s calling, China too,
North Korea wants a view.
You don’t want us? That’s just fine,
Someone else will patrol the line.

You want to stop the fentanyl flow,
We guard our side, you guard your own.
We could team up, lock it tight,
But you’d rather pick a fight.

You’ve had it good, let’s be clear,
But nothing lasts forever here.

Cut us loose, break the ties,
We’ll find new friends—name your price.
Who’s got cash? Who’s got clout?
Maybe we should hear ‘em out.
Russia’s calling, China too,
North Korea wants a view.
You don’t want us? That’s just fine,
Someone else will patrol the line.

So don’t be shocked, and don’t be scared,
We’re just weighing out what’s fair.
If you don’t want what’s on the plate,
Then someone else can take your place.

Cut us loose, break the ties,
We’ll find new friends—name your price.
Who’s got cash? Who’s got clout?
Maybe we should hear ‘em out.
You don’t need us? Cool with me,
We’ll see who else would like the keys.

Better think this whole thing through,
Cuz Once we're gone, we're gone, it's true