[Verse 1] Grandma worked for forty years, saved up every dime Now she's got her pension and she's doing fine But she sees her grandson struggling just to pay the rent Housing costs have doubled since her working days were spent [Chorus] This is what solidarity looks like today When those who have enough step back and say "Take a little less so others get their share" Intergenerational care, showing that we care Pass it forward, pass it down That's how we keep our future sound [Verse 2] Old Age Security was built for different times When healthcare was much cheaper and the budget lines Could handle all the promises we made back in the day But medical costs have tripled and someone's got to pay [Chorus] This is what solidarity looks like today When those who have enough step back and say "Take a little less so others get their share" Intergenerational care, showing that we care Pass it forward, pass it down That's how we keep our future sound [Bridge] The wealthy retirees with houses paid in full Can take a smaller subsidy to help the system pull Through these times of challenge when the young can barely eat Redirect those savings so both ends can meet [Verse 3] It's not about taking everything away It's about the well-off giving back today So teachers, nurses, workers in their prime Can afford to live and raise kids in their time [Chorus] This is what solidarity looks like today When those who have enough step back and say "Take a little less so others get their share" Intergenerational care, showing that we care Pass it forward, pass it down That's how we keep our future sound [Outro] From grandparents to grandchildren We're all in this together Making sacrifices small To weather any weather Pass it forward, pass it down Solidarity keeps us sound
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