Dear all Allow me to tell you a little story about why I wrote this. When the Colbert Report ended, I've noticed a lot of people were sad about Mr. Colbert leaving for an eight month vacation. I will admit, I was pretty sad about it too (I got emotional during the final episode.) The day after the show ended, I was listening to one of the songs written by the legendary singer Sting when the idea of writing the song below came into my mind. I thought it would a fun project to do- so I wrote it. This song took at least a week to write. I was hyper focused on this project, working on it until at least 2 in the morning. Once completed, I've showed it to a few other fellow Colbert fans who have all said it was well written. And now, Reddit users who are coming in to read this, I'm sharing it with all of you. Enjoy Kirsti ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cease being distress, it's not the death of civilization We the people shall all merge for a celebration Some patrons claim it's the demise of a platinum era I for one voice it's the birth of a whole new era No shedding tears now nation, never display frustration He's departing for vacation, no need for exasperation He has been influential, acknowledged as quintessential Highly essential that he should be a Washington monumental! Parting is such sweet sorrow makes followers feel mournful As we reminisce this hero, the further we shall feel mirthful No matter what, we shall eternally be the Colbert Nation America disperse your wings, glide like a bold bald eagle Let's shadow him to Sullivan Theater, because he's regal Never draw a blank on the lessons his alter ego taught us Defy his teachings and you will be a disgrace upon us We'll treasure him and his humor he has graced upon us He'll be a legend and will endlessly be loved by all of us Stephen Colbert is a diamond, magnificent and charming Character or not, Stephen will always go out there sparkling! As we warble our devotion to this great talented guy Confess you get misty eyed like alternative masses worldwide No matter what, we shall eternally be the Colbert Nation! Salute the man, take a stand, and throw some crimson roses And if you're unable to, cheer, make it blare as explosives Parade Main Street, on your feet, show some admiration Are you an admirer or a cynic? No, enthusiast of the Nation! U.S. won't halt for salvation, so don't display hesitation Move out to free the nation from all of its devastation Colbert said donate your wealth to populace of ill health It's your heroic duty to restore them to good health This nation is connected, Colbert shall be respected We're never disconnected, when united we are protected No matter what, we shall eternally be the Colbert Nation Nation, let's march! La! (13x) La la la la la la la la la la la la la! La! (12x) La la la la la la la la la la la la la! Na! (7x) Na na na na na na na! Na! (7x) Na na na na na na na! Na na na na, la la la La la la la la la la.... Cease being distress, I address, we must not be in despair We should feel blessed to have this gift answer all of our prayers Colbert should be a Chevalier of the Arts et des Lettres This satirist's brilliance is well known to be clever Do not let senseless people force you to quaff their poison And if they dare commit that, we'll need to blast our voices Stephen's our strength in justice when facing off with roughness His power of the truth is what drive our ambitiousness We'll meet again someday on such a luminous day Who knows when or knows where, be emotionally prepared No matter what, we shall eternally be the Colbert Nation We'll always be the nation he has formed us all to be Cease being distress, it's not the death of our civilization And if we fall, we go down as dear Stephen Colbert's nation!