Brighton's Maverick Call... (Matt Taylor for Brighton Mayor)

Words and music inspired by Matthew Taylor’s journey

[Verse 1]
From the pebbles on the shore to the lanes so wild and free,
A voice is rising up, says, “Brighton’s meant for me.”
Sixty-nine votes in ’15, they tried to shut him down,
But this maverick’s back, gonna shake this town.

[Pre-Chorus]
No gravy train for him, no polished lies to sell,
Just a Brightonian heart with a tale to tell.

[Chorus]
Oh, Brighton, hear the call, let’s take the reins today,
A mayor for the people, not the games they play.
From the pier to the hills, let the truth ring clear,
Matthew Taylor’s fighting for the soul right here.

[Verse 2]
They sabotaged his run, or so the story goes,
Attacked in the shadows, but he still rose.
King Arthur’s flag flies high, a rebel’s bold decree,
“Power to the locals, set this city free!”

[Pre-Chorus]
No careerist in a suit, no puppet on a string,
Just a man of the streets with a song to sing.

[Chorus]
Oh, Brighton, hear the call, let’s take the reins today,
A mayor for the people, not the games they play.
From the pier to the hills, let the truth ring clear,
Matthew Taylor’s fighting for the soul right here.

[Bridge]
The council’s had its day, the old ways fade and fall,
A vote for a mayor, a chance for us all.
No more outsiders riding in to reign,
This is Brighton’s heartbeat breaking every chain.

[Chorus]
Oh, Brighton, hear the call, let’s take the reins today,
A mayor for the people, not the games they play.
From the pier to the hills, let the truth ring clear,
Matthew Taylor’s fighting for the soul right here.

[Outro]
So raise your voice, you rebels, you dreamers by the sea,
For a maverick mayor and a city that’s free.
In twenty-twenty-five, we’ll write the tale anew,
Brighton’s first true leader—could it be you?

READ MORE - https://guerrillademocracy.blogspot.com/2025/02/matthew-taylor-maverick-politician.html