Certainly a song about the corrupt people in society, who may dress smartly and smile, but underneath they are "crippled", lying and deceiving. Not real people at all. John always liked to attack these "people" (Gimme Some Truth), but the catchy melody and up beat tempo doesn't make the song too vitriolic. More of a piss-take. We all meet people who are "Crippled Inside." The song can act on a personal level, and you can easily spot the people John has targeted here..... Like my ex-boss!
Certainly a song about the corrupt people in society, who may dress smartly and smile, but underneath they are "crippled", lying and deceiving. Not real people at all. John always liked to attack these "people" (Gimme Some Truth), but the catchy melody and up beat tempo doesn't make the song too vitriolic. More of a piss-take. We all meet people who are "Crippled Inside." The song can act on a personal level, and you can easily spot the people John has targeted here..... Like my ex-boss!