Simple Economics Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Lightblueness 

Cover art for Simple Economics lyrics by Pedro the Lion

David is showing the parallels between being a politician and being a boyfriend.

He's saying that if you're just behind in the polls, or if you're doing badly with your girlfriend, money can always fix the situation.

The closer your get to the goal, that is the only thing that occupies your mind. When he says that power is such a tease, it's clear that he's imply that girls can be teases as well, and you're always wanting more of both: power and sex.

Cynically, he shows that money can not only win you the position behind a desk (the goal of the politician), but it can win over your girlfriend for sex (the goal of a boyfriend).

I just bought the CD and I noticed this. PTL is here on July 9th and I'm going to make sure I don't miss it.