Covet
Greed's Toll: A Reflection on Society's Sacrifice
Lyrics
I don’t want it, I don’t need it we sold our souls to save ourselves
I reject it, I do not desire it; we compromised our integrity to protect ourselves.
In a market defined, idolization, elation for damned bottom lines
In a market-oriented society, there is a fervent admiration and joy for profit margins that damn ethical considerations.
Yeah you want it, yeah you need it just pay the piper at the end of the day
Despite your desire and need, there's a cost to be paid in the end, reminiscent of settling debts with a negative consequence.
Yeah the signs of the times, the signs we’re blind, the signs along the way
The indicators of the current era, our collective ignorance, and the warnings along the journey are evident.
Oh It’s a damn high price to pay
The consequences are severe and demanding; a metaphorical high price accompanies the choices made.
Oh When greed leads you away
Greed can lead you astray and contribute to your departure from ethical paths.
Neighbor got it, neighbor shows it, bells and whistles, smoke and lights
Others possess and display material wealth ostentatiously with impressive displays and distractions.
The talk of the town is a well-dressed clown in the line of a poor man’s sight
The talk of the town revolves around a well-dressed fool who captivates the attention of the less fortunate.
Yeah you want it, yeah you need it, you pay the piper at the end of the day
Similar to earlier lines, desire and need lead to a cost that must be settled by the end of the day.
The signs of the times, the signs we’re blind, the signs along the way
The signs of the times, our collective blindness, and the warnings along the way persist.
Oh It’s a damn high price to pay
Reiteration of the steep price one pays for succumbing to temptation or unethical choices.
Oh When greed leads you away
Greed, once again, is emphasized as a force that can lead individuals astray.
Oh It’s a damn high price to pay
Repetition of the concept of a high price to pay, suggesting a recurring theme of consequences.
Oh When greed leads you away
Greed is identified as the leading force steering individuals away from ethical paths.
Oh It’s a damn high price to pay
The repeated notion of a high cost associated with compromising principles or succumbing to desire.
Oh When greed leads you away
Once again, the negative influence of greed is highlighted as a deviation from moral paths.
Oh It’s a damn high price to pay
A recurring emphasis on the significant cost incurred when forsaking integrity for personal gain.
Oh When greed leads you away
Greed, portrayed as a guiding force, leads individuals away from ethical considerations.
I don’t want it, I don’t need it, we sold our souls to save ourselves
A repetition of the initial rejection and the acknowledgment of sacrificing morality for self-preservation.
In a market defined, idolization, elation for damned bottom lines
A restatement of the societal inclination towards profit at the expense of ethical values.
Yeah you want it, yeah you need it you pay the piper at the end of the day
Similar to previous instances, the concept of settling the debts accrued through desire and need is reiterated.
Signs of the times, signs we’re blind, signs along the way
Continuation of the theme, emphasizing the prevailing ignorance of the times and the warnings encountered.
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