Big Bad Bill (A Critique of the Big Beautiful Bill)

(In the Style of "Big Bad John")

Verse 1:

Well, Big Bad Bill was a real big shot,
With his shiny suit and a plan that was hot.
He said, “I’m gonna make this country great,
Give tax breaks to the rich, and leave the poor to wait.”
He made the people cheer, but deep down inside,
The poor folks were suffering from a long, hard ride.
He said, “Don’t worry, folks, just keep the faith,
The rich’ll do just fine while you work for your plate.”

Chorus:
Big Bad Bill, he gave them a thrill,
He promised them the world, but it didn’t feel still.
He taxed the rich, and they laughed all the way,
But for the poor? They got nothing today!

Verse 2:

Well, Big Bad Bill, he had a plan,
To open up parks to the oil man.
He said, “I’ll drill here, and I’ll drill there,
Who cares about the air or the water we share?”
He took away rules, made the industry free,
But the earth’s gonna suffer, you wait and see.
He opened the lands where the oil flows deep,
But the people cried out, "We won’t sleep!"

Chorus:
Big Bad Bill, he gave them a thrill,
He promised them the world, but it didn’t feel still.
He drilled the parks, polluted the air,
But did Big Bad Bill really care?

Verse 3:

Well, Big Bad Bill, he looked real nice,
With his tax cuts for the rich, and his greedy slice.
But the poor got poorer, their pockets were thin,
While the rich laughed loud as they raked it in.
He said, “No more healthcare, no more food,”
But he didn’t mind—he’s living real good.
He slashed those programs, put up the wall,
But who’s left standing when it starts to fall?

Chorus:
Big Bad Bill, he gave them a thrill,
He promised them the world, but it didn’t feel still.
He cut the poor, built the wall,
But when it crashes down, who will call?

Verse 4:

Now, Big Bad Bill, he played it real cool,
Told the world, “We’re no longer the fool!”
But he didn’t know what the people would say,
When the bills came due and they couldn’t pay.
He gave them nothing but a big, fat lie,
And the poor folks all knew it was time to rise.
Now, Big Bad Bill, he ain’t so bold,
His Big Beautiful Bill just left us cold.

Chorus:
Big Bad Bill, he gave them a thrill,
He promised them the world, but it didn’t feel still.
He took the rich, gave them the gold,
But the poor got nothing—they got sold!

Outro:
So here we are, it’s the final deal,
Big Bad Bill, how do you feel?
You gave the rich all that they could hold,
But we’ve learned the truth—there’s no more gold.

Critique Breakdown in the Song:

Tax Cuts for the Wealthy: "He gave them nothing but a big, fat lie, / And the poor folks all knew it was time to rise."
Healthcare Cuts: "He slashed those programs, put up the wall," highlighting cuts to Medicaid and healthcare programs for the poor.
Environmental Exploitation: "He opened up parks to the oil man," critiquing the push to drill on public lands.
Pollution and Environmental Neglect: "Who cares about the air or the water we share?" — a jab at deregulation of environmental laws.
Wealth Inequality: "The rich laughed loud as they raked it in" and "He gave them nothing but a big, fat lie" points to the widening gap between rich and poor.
Weakening Social Safety Nets: "No more healthcare, no more food," mocking cuts to essential social safety nets like SNAP and healthcare.

The song now captures the rhythm, pacing, and feel of "Big Bad John", with a narrative tone that critiques the “Big Beautiful Bill” in a way that’s direct yet playfully serious. Let me know if you'd like to adjust any lyrics further or if you'd like help with a more specific part!