Discover the story of the song > Dear Mr President – 4 Non Blondes

The protagonist looks out of her window and sees a poor child begging for money. She turns on the TV and sees a man asking for money in exchange for get-rich-quick schemes. She wonders why the country is so beautiful, but people are suffering and the man in charge seems to be burning it down. She wishes the President would help those in need and not destroy the country.