“What we want and what we need
Has been confused, been confused.”
These lines are the key to the song, They speak to occupations that are “valued” or “admired”, or “liked” in society - Rock Star, Movie Star, politician - versus what most of us “receive” in exchange for our TIME, which is money, and nothing else, no praise, no appreciation, you’re considered lucky that you even have a job, so STFU.
“What we want and what we need Has been confused, been confused.”
These lines are the key to the song, They speak to occupations that are “valued” or “admired”, or “liked” in society - Rock Star, Movie Star, politician - versus what most of us “receive” in exchange for our TIME, which is money, and nothing else, no praise, no appreciation, you’re considered lucky that you even have a job, so STFU.