This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
See the little girl with the little girl in her arms
Watch her as you drive by in your Cadillac
And wonder what she did to sink so low
And wonder what it 's like to get old
The president is rich as sin but he don't care
The minimum wage protects his fortune
If being rich as you want is a natural right
Then being poor is a natural wrong
Capitalism is a tool invented by mortal men
Capitalism is supposed to bring a better life for everyone
Capitalism cannot justify the world
Capitalism cannot justify a human death
See the little girl with the little girl in her arms
Watch her as you drive by in your Cadillac
And wonder what she did to sink so low
And wonder what it 's like to get old
The little boy down the way, he sells crack
Our neighbor from apartment B, she shoots smack
A little too much TV, it gets them every time
Robin Leech is a communist plot
Capitalism is a tool invented by mortal men
Capitalism is supposed to bring a better life for everyone
Capitalism cannot justify the world
Capitalism cannot justify a human death
Watch her as you drive by in your Cadillac
And wonder what she did to sink so low
And wonder what it 's like to get old
The president is rich as sin but he don't care
The minimum wage protects his fortune
If being rich as you want is a natural right
Then being poor is a natural wrong
Capitalism is a tool invented by mortal men
Capitalism is supposed to bring a better life for everyone
Capitalism cannot justify the world
Capitalism cannot justify a human death
See the little girl with the little girl in her arms
Watch her as you drive by in your Cadillac
And wonder what she did to sink so low
And wonder what it 's like to get old
The little boy down the way, he sells crack
Our neighbor from apartment B, she shoots smack
A little too much TV, it gets them every time
Robin Leech is a communist plot
Capitalism is a tool invented by mortal men
Capitalism is supposed to bring a better life for everyone
Capitalism cannot justify the world
Capitalism cannot justify a human death
Lyrics submitted by Ken Braley
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