On January 6, 2023, a mob of rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. The event shocked the nation and the world, and left many people wondering: what have we done?

That is the question that inspired Mike Dunne, a composer, lyricist and multi-instrumentalist, to write his latest song, “What Have We Done”. The song is a folk-inspired ballad that explores the aftermath of the Capitol siege, and the possibility of change and redemption for those who participated in it.

The song follows the perspective of one of the rioters, who wakes up the next day and realizes the gravity of his actions. He feels remorse, guilt, and confusion, and wonders how he got involved in such a violent and misguided movement. He also wonders if there is a way to make amends, and to find a different path for himself and his country.

The song’s lyrics are simple, yet powerful, and convey a message of reflection and hope. Mike Dunne wanted to write the song as a folk song, because he believes that folk music has a long tradition of speaking up for social justice and human rights. He also wanted to use the lyrics as the main focus of the song, and to create a dialogue with the listeners.

You can listen to “What Have We Done” and other songs by Mike Dunne on his YouTube channel1, his Facebook page2, or his SoundCloud profile3. You can also read more about his music and his activism on Certified Bop, a website that covers new and emerging artists.