What each 2020 Democratic candidate's walk-out song says about them, according to Pandora's musicologist

By Gasser's deduction, Warren's song choice tells voters, "I'm gritty, blunt, downhome, and (like Dolly) tough as hell. I too grew up 'working 9 to 5' and 'barely getting by', which is why I'm now fighting to give you a 'better life', and to end — once and for all — the 'rich man's game.'"

"I'm young, energetic, optimistic, a bit unpredictable, and today," Buttigieg's song suggests to voters, according to Gasser. "I'll admit 'it's a little complicated,' but vote for me, and together we'll make ourselves 'something greater;' we'll 'rewrite our history;' and we'll once more have reason for 'high hopes.'"

"I'm hip, vibrant, confident, resilient, optimistic, and a bit old school," Gasser says of Harris' walk-out song. "Don't worry about what folks say about me — or you; we are stronger than they think, and if you 'follow me' we'll 'work this thing out' and take the country back."

"I'm contemporary, sassy, defiant, confident, and committed to empower those tired of the current 'bulls---,'" is what Gillibrand's song suggests to voters, Gasser says. "The status quo is saying you're invisible, but join me, and together we'll 'boss up,' do our 'hair toss,' and feel 'good as hell.'"

"I'm tough, determined, bold, patriotic — an average Joe who'll never abandon his compatriots," Biden's song signals to voters, according to Gasser. "Like Springsteen (and Obama), 'I've been lookin' for the map that leads me home;' unlike the current 'cavalry,' I hear the 'bugle blown' to 'take care of our own.'"

"I'm honest, reliable; a straight-shooter who doesn't need to put on airs to show my strength and convictions," Gasser believes Bullock is telling voters. "I 'got nothing against a big town', but I also won't forget 'where it is I come from', and I'll bring that 'small town' strength to lead America.

"I'm optimistic, idealistic, spiritually-minded, an old soul, and your calm-in-a-storm candidate," Booker is signalling to voters, Glasser says. "These days might 'seem impossible to face', but with your vote—giving me 'just one look at you'—and 'I know it's gonna be a lovely day' once again in America."

"I'm fierce, independent, notorious (like RBG), and proudly unconventional," Gasser believes Klobuchar is signalling with her walk-out song. "Some may say I'm 'soft or irrelevant', but like Dessa (also from Minnesota), I've got 'fire in my fist', enough to be the 'china doll' and restore the 'bullpen.'"

"I'm tireless, dedicated, traditional, experienced, and grounded in the history and varied identities of this great — and big — country," Delaney is telling voters, according to Gassers analaysis. "To prove worthy of your vote, I'll travel from Boston to Charleston to Dayton to Louisiana — indeed, to be 'everywhere, man.'"

"I'm steady, trustworthy, passionate, dedicated, and ready to lead us to a new tomorrow," Bennet seems to be signaling to voters, Gasser says. "If you are willing to 'lay your hands in mine' and move beyond this current 'sky of blackness and sorrow,' then 'come on up' and join me for 'the rising' day in America."

"I'm young, fearless, energetic, shamelessly iconoclastic, and here to fight the 'clampdown' being perpetrated on Americans by selfish politicians," O'Rourke is saying with his song, Gasser believes. "To all 'the young believers', I say: 'anger can be power'; so, vote for me, because I 'know that you can use it.'"

Swalwell wants voters to feel like, "I'm downhome, even-keeled, passionate, patriotic, and inspired by a vision of endless potential for this country," according to Gasser.

"With your support, we can build 'freedom as far as we can see' and get 'caught up in a country' that once again gives us 'room to breathe,'" Gasser says, analyzing the lyrics.

"I'm dynamic, optimistic, visionary, admittedly old school, and above all passionate about maintaining our clean 'blue sky,'" Gasser says of Inslee's music choice. "We can all wonder 'where did we go wrong' to find ourselves here, but vote for me, and together we'll make it 'a beautiful new day.'"

"I'm soulful, thoughtful, spry, with a uniquely fresh mix of traditional American roots and hip youthful energy—needed now more than ever," Gasser hypothesizes about Ryan's choice. "I'm aiming to 'take my horse' all the way to the White House, so hop aboard as we shake up that 'old town' in DC."

According to Gasser's analysis, Hickenlooper is telling voters, "I'm upbeat, hopeful, driven, experienced, and in touch with this moment in time. We can wallow in things 'to complain about', like the 'bullshit that don't work now,' but far better — if you'll join me — to work together to truly build 'a good, good life.'"

"I'm raw, tireless, unpretentious, a man of the streets, and unafraid to mix it up in the often 'rude' and 'reckless' world of politics," Gasser says of de Blasio's choice. "I looked inside to 'realize my soul' to make this decision to run for president, and now, like Rudie, I 'can't fail.'"

Here's what Yang wants voters to feel, according to Gasser: "I'm admittedly an odd choice, but I'm confident, hip, unpredictable, and — if you give me a chance — I'll 'show you that I'm real'. The American voter can rightly say, 'you lied to me,' but now it's time for our 'return,' and to finally 'run the show.'"

Of Gabbard's song choice, Gasser hypothesisez she wants voters to feel that she's "fearless, optimistic, a spirit-minded old soul, and undaunted to meet any challenge."

In terms of a lyrical analysis, Gasser says of Gabbard, "When it comes to this country, 'my love is alive, way down in my heart,' and there 'ain't no' problem big enough to 'keep me' from tackling it head-on."

Gasser hypothesizes that Williamson wants voters to know, "I'm blunt, strong, agile, spiritual, and an old soulful soul who is willing to fight to bring this country back to a 'higher ground.' We American 'sleepers' have got to just 'stop sleepin;' but vote for me and together we won't let 'nobody bring us down.'"

According to Gasser's analysis, Castro wants voters to feel that he's "vibrant, joyful, optimistic, and proud of my Hispanic roots — ethnically and politically."

"We're a land of immigrants, who bring their culture, spirit, and hard work — so, 'las manos en alto' (hands up): vote for me and we'll 'baila' (dance) to a new day," Gassere continues digging into the song's lyrics.

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