Song for the Rich Lyrics

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Cover art for Song for the Rich lyrics by Tristan Prettyman

Get off work about 4 o'clock And I'm late again Cause you'll be here by 6:30 And we'll go looking for a close parking spot again

(I think they're going to an NA/AA/CA meeting.)

Sitting in a room full of believers Now you tell me what's wrong and what's right Cause I look over at you baby You got your good intentions focused so tight

(They're in an NA/CA/AA meeting and he is telling her what he thinks is bullshit and what is not. She can tell that he is doing his best with the tools they are offering him.)

And now it hurts me so, To have to see you go To watch these drugs pull you down When the world can't get through And there's nothing we can do Except watch you fall in and out of this mess

(He/She is relapsing and nothing anyone is doing seems to be making a difference.)

What's wrong with a little bit of experimentation To open the eyes of a new generation Build your world on a cocaine foundation And watch it all blow away

(He/She is making an example of how experimenting with drugs can lead to a shitty and meaningless life.)

Well I haven't seen you in a while You know, I miss our talks I miss your smile This look of innocence is priceless But right now you look so lifeless

(When He/She is sober, she sees a part of the person that she never wants to see go..)