Lyrics
Be careful in life and you'll see
Being cautious in life reveals that the greedy exploit both individuals and society.
The greedy live off you and me
Highlighting the exploitation by the greedy, emphasizing the collective impact on people.
This is the code, we can break history
Suggesting a possibility to challenge and change historical patterns through a shared code or understanding.
But the greedy still fear you and me
Despite the potential for change, the greedy remain apprehensive of the collective power of individuals.
So get out the way
Encouraging action and moving aside obstacles that hinder progress.
People have to work
Emphasizing the necessity for people to engage in productive work rather than dwelling in hardship.
Not wallow in the dirt
Reiterating the importance of labor and discouraging a life mired in difficulties.
People have to work
Stressing again the essential nature of work in life.
I bet that this is as good as it gets, yes
Expressing a skeptical view that the current situation is the best that can be achieved.
How can you ask for more?
Questioning the need for more when having a stable income, implying contentment.
If you're paid, you're not poor
Connecting financial stability with the absence of poverty.
This is as good as it gets, yes
Reiterating the skepticism that the current state of affairs is the pinnacle of achievement.
We've been bought, we've been sold
Acknowledging that individuals have been manipulated and traded, possibly referring to societal exploitation.
But at least we're not old
Finding solace in the fact that, despite challenges, one is not burdened by old age.
When red became blue, hope denied
Describing a moment of despair when hope was extinguished as circumstances changed.
Our dreams swept away with the tide
Expressing the loss of dreams swept away like debris in the tide of change.
So get out the way
Encouraging action again, urging individuals to clear the path for others to work.
People want to work
Affirming the desire of people to engage in meaningful work rather than stagnate.
Not fester in the dirt
Condemning a life spent languishing in hardship and urging against it.
We all want to work
Reiterating the universal aspiration for work and productivity.
I bet that this is as good as it gets, yes
Expressing doubt that the current state is the best possible, echoing earlier skepticism.
How can you ask for more?
Challenging the need for more when having financial stability.
If you're paid, you're not poor
Linking financial stability with the absence of poverty, echoing a previous sentiment.
This is as good as it gets, yes
Reiterating the skepticism that the current state of affairs is the pinnacle of achievement.
We've been bought, we've been sold
Reflecting on the societal trade-offs and manipulations experienced by individuals.
But at least we're not old
Finding consolation in the absence of old age despite societal challenges.
Can your heart take the cold?
Pondering the emotional resilience needed to endure challenging and harsh circumstances.
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