Discover the story of the song > We’re Keepin’ Score In ’44 – Earl Robinson

The song is about the protagonist reminding politicians that they work for the people who elected them and that their actions will be remembered come election day. The lyrics criticize politicians for forgiving taxes for the wealthy while increasing taxes for the average person, not fighting Hitler as promised, and keeping poll tax laws in place in Southern states. The protagonist urges politicians to fight for victory in the war and not against their own citizens.