[Verse 1] Back in forty-eight the golden age began Middle class was growing, prosperity's plan Wages rose with productivity's climb Everyone was winning for a long, long time But then the seventies brought a painful shock Inflation hit like thunder, stopped the clock Now we're asking what's the perfect mix To raise the standard without inflation tricks [Chorus] What's the policy blend that lifts us all? Median living standards standing tall Without the price spiral that makes us fall Innovation, investment, we need it all But tradeoffs lurk behind every call What's the mix that works for one and all? [Verse 2] Fiscal spending puts more money in your hand Creates demand across this mighty land But too much heat can make the prices soar Like the seventies we've all seen before Monetary policy controls the flow Keep rates low and watch the economy grow But easy money's got a hidden cost When inflation strikes, the gains are lost [Chorus] What's the policy blend that lifts us all? Median living standards standing tall Without the price spiral that makes us fall Innovation, investment, we need it all But tradeoffs lurk behind every call What's the mix that works for one and all? [Bridge] Innovation needs investment capital But deficits make markets cynical Global competition keeps us sharp and lean But can we compete while keeping wages green? Every choice we make has got a price Nothing comes without some sacrifice The question isn't simple, black or white It's finding balance that will get it right [Verse 3] Tax the wealthy, fund the programs that we need But will investment fall when profits bleed? Support the workers, raise the minimum wage But automation might turn the page Infrastructure builds tomorrow's growth Education serves the common oath But how to pay without the debt balloon? These are questions we must answer soon [Chorus] What's the policy blend that lifts us all? Median living standards standing tall Without the price spiral that makes us fall Innovation, investment, we need it all But tradeoffs lurk behind every call What's the mix that works for one and all? [Outro] The golden age showed us what could be But inflation taught us history The answer lies in balance, tried and true The mix that lifts both me and you
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