You know the system kills,
So you try to take a stance
BOYCOTT
You speak up for the people who will never get their own chance BOYCOTT
But are your views sincere?
Do you practice that what you preach?
BOYCOTT
Or are you just fooling yourself,
The truth just out of your reach?
BOYCOTT
You're helping to enchance the rich while fucking over the poor BOYCOTT
You've heared it all before and you know just what i'm saying
BOYCOTT
You hate these corporate killers but you fucking keep on paying
For the products you don't need
You share with them their fucking greed
And responibility for those who died
Their exploitation and genocide
All the shit you fucking hate
Too blink to see that you helped create

CHORUS:
You're the living proof that the system works…
That the system works for them
You spend your hard earned money
And help support their death

Boycott big business because death in the going rate
BOYCOTT
You control who you support so why support what you hate
BOYCOTT
Multi-national companies are hiding under fase names
BOYCOTT
To protect themselves from people who are unaware of their games BOYCOTT
So fuck their games and fuck their lies instead just stop and think
BOYCOTT
Is all of their suffering worth your burgers and your softdrinks?
BOYCOTT
When you buy their products you ignore the blood their spilling BOYCOTT
Reject this capitalist system and support the ones their killing BOYCOTT
Fuck convenience in their store
If it's important it's worht fighting for
Don't you see you hold the key
Throw out your fucking apathy
Then start to spread the worth around
And help to bring the companies down

CHORUS

Our individual effort is where the struggle begins
To stand up and fight for those oppresed by politicians
The companies condition the public thought media bullshit
All of this suffering is inflicted just to turn a fucking profit
They stifle criticism with a cost of living raise
Selling out the working class a million different ways
The power that you give them is how they keep control
Don't support them anymore, it's time to take back what they stole Fuck
the system, fuck it's views, it's the people they abuse
Abuse of power and authority is the downfall of society
But people never seem to listen, the're all brainwashed by the system

CHORUS


Lyrics submitted by BRUCE_BLETHEN

The System Works For Them song meanings
Add Your Thoughts

3 Comments

sort form View by:
  • 0
    General Comment

    This song taste's like revoloution but without that damn hangover.

    BRUCE_BLETHENon October 13, 2002   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    you know it's a revolution when there's a added a it represent's anarchy ohh yeah

    BRUCE_BLETHENon October 13, 2002   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    this is the best aus rotten song ever. hell its one of the best songs period. i love the beginning how the guys are talking "VIOLENCE IS AS AMERICAN AS CHERRY PIE" and i love the part how the guy says the government has turned whites against blacks (speaking). its a great song. aus rotten kicks all ass

    DickyDocDogon May 10, 2003   Link

Add your thoughts

Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.

Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!

More Featured Meanings

Album art
Son Şansın - Şarkı Sözleri
Hayalperest
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.
Album art
Cajun Girl
Little Feat
Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve. The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future. Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere" The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Album art
Holiday
Bee Gees
@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday". I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
Album art
No Surprises
Radiohead
Same ideas expressed in Fitter, Happier are expressed in this song. We're told to strive for some sort of ideal life, which includes getting a good job, being kind to everyone, finding a partner, getting married, having a couple kids, living in a quiet neighborhood in a nice big house, etc. But in Fitter, Happier the narrator(?) realizes that it's incredibly robotic to live this life. People are being used by those in power "like a pig in a cage on antibiotics"--being pacified with things like new phones and cool gadgets and houses while being sucked dry. On No Surprises, the narrator is realizing how this life is killing him slowly. In the video, his helmet is slowly filling up with water, drowning him. But he's so complacent with it. This is a good summary of the song. This boring, "perfect" life foisted upon us by some higher powers (not spiritual, but political, economic, etc. politicians and businessmen, perhaps) is not the way to live. But there is seemingly no way out but death. He'd rather die peacefully right now than live in this cage. While our lives are often shielded, we're in our own protective bubbles, or protective helmets like the one Thom wears, if we look a little harder we can see all the corruption, lies, manipulation, etc. that is going on in the world, often run by huge yet nearly invisible organizations, corporations, and 'leaders'. It's a very hopeless song because it reflects real life.
Album art
Just A Little Lovin'
Dusty Springfield
I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example: "'Just a Little Lovin’ is a timeless country song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1954. The song, written by Eddie Miller and Jimmy Campbell, explores the delicate nuances of love and showcases Arnold’s emotive vocals. It delves into the universal theme of love and how even the smallest gesture of affection can have a profound impact on our lives." https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-just-a-little-lovin-by-eddy-arnold/