Never Buy The Sun
Media Mischief Unveiled: Scousers' Stand Against Sensationalism
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Someone's hiding in the bushes with a telephoto lens
Highlighting intrusive media practices with paparazzi using telephoto lenses.
While their editor assures them the means justifies the ends
Exploring the justification mindset of editors for sensational stories.
'Cause we only hunt celebrities, it's all a bit of fun
Mocking the selective targeting of celebrities for entertainment.
The Scousers never buy the Sun
Reference to Liverpool residents' boycott of "The Sun" newspaper.
The parents of the missing girl cling desperately to hope
Depicting the anguish of parents of a missing child amidst media coverage.
A copper takes improper payments in a thick brown envelope
Highlighting corruption in law enforcement through improper payments.
And no one in the newsroom asks "Where's this headline from?"
Criticizing the lack of journalistic inquiry into the sources of headlines.
Scousers never buy the Sun
Reiterating the refusal of Liverpool residents to support "The Sun."
Tabloids make their money betting bullshit baffles brains
Criticizing tabloids for thriving on misinformation that confuses the public.
And they cynically hold up their hands if anyone complains
Pointing out the tabloids' defensive stance when criticized for spreading falsehoods.
And they say: "All we're doing is giving people what they want"
Mocking the tabloids' claim that they are merely fulfilling public demand.
Well, they're crying out for justice, people crying out for justice
Contrasting the desire for justice with the tabloids' profit-driven motives.
And the man they call "The Digger" casts a proprietary eye
Describing a figure known as "The Digger" overseeing both tabloid content and public affairs.
Over what happens in the gutter and what goes on in the sky
Portraying the dual focus on scandalous stories and significant societal events.
And he claims he's fit and proper and the watchdog sings his song
Questioning the propriety claim of a media watchdog figure.
But the Scousers never buy the Sun
Reiterating the rejection of "The Sun" by Liverpool residents.
International executives, they hang their heads in shame
Shaming international media executives for the tabloid's content.
And tell us with their hands on heart, the paper boy's to blame
Blaming not only the tabloids but also those who consume scandalous stories.
But you who love that kiss and tell, you must bear some guilt as well
Assigning guilt to those who enjoy sensationalized stories.
Scousers never buy the Sun
Reaffirming the Liverpool boycott of "The Sun."
Tabloids make their millions betting bullshit baffles brains
Repeating the criticism of tabloids for profiting from misinformation.
And they cynically hold up their hands if anyone complains
Reemphasizing the tabloids' dismissive response to complaints.
And they say: "All we're doing is giving people what they want"
Mocking the tabloids' claim of meeting public demand with sensational content.
Well, they're crying out for justice, people crying out for justice
Highlighting the public's cry for justice amid tabloid misinformation.
In the corridors of power they all sit down to sup
Depicting powerful figures discussing matters with the devil's influence.
With the devil and his minions, and they ask for his opinions
Suggesting collusion between politicians and morally questionable figures.
And the politicians wring their hands and cry: "What's to be done?"
Expressing the politicians' apparent helplessness in addressing societal issues.
But the Scousers never buy the Sun
Underlining the continued rejection of "The Sun" by Liverpool residents.
No one comes out looking good when all is said and done
Conveying a bleak assessment that nobody emerges positively from the situation.
But the Scousers never buy the Sun
Reiterating the steadfast refusal of Liverpool residents to support "The Sun."
"Justice for the Nottingham Six"
Referencing a call for justice in a specific case ("Justice for the Nottingham Six").
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