Horsin' Around
Gambling's Grip: A Melody of Loss and Rebellion
Lyrics
I went to the racecourse
Introduction to the racecourse setting.
And I saw a fucking horse get Killed!
Witnessing a horse fatality at the racecourse.
The Jockey took a tumble
Jockey experiencing a fall during the race.
Heard the grumble of the stumbling patrons
Noticed the dissatisfaction of the audience witnessing the incident.
I could express atrocities of images I saw that day
The speaker could vividly describe the disturbing scenes but lost money in the process.
But the cash I lost my hard earned clay
Financial loss despite witnessing tragic events.
Might as well have paid for the Poison
Comparing the lost money to paying for poison, emphasizing the negative impact of gambling.
We breed all of this special life
Reflection on the creation of life, juxtaposed with the ongoing struggles and conflicts.
Yet still we're ending up in strife
Despite the creation of life, society faces difficulties and challenges.
I've played on many stages
Personal experience of performing on various stages.
Written ages of pages but still
Extensive writing but a lack of comprehension about gambling habits, specifically losing money meant for essential bills.
I don't understand the habit of gambling away your phone bill
Questioning the sense in gambling away important financial resources.
Where legendary sages of song once stood
Comparison to legendary figures in the music industry.
They're replacing the stages and ripping up the wood
Replacement of traditional stages with modern elements.
Then they fill up the room with machines that take your stash
Critique of the introduction of gambling machines that deplete funds.
Rob you blind
Highlighting the negative impact of these machines, metaphorically "robbing" people.
Obscenely making cash for the fat cats
Profits benefitting wealthy individuals.
Don't let them take your money
Warning against allowing others to take your money through gambling.
Don't let them take your money
Reiteration of the warning to protect one's finances.
If you could take their money
Suggesting that if one could take from those exploiting them, it wouldn't be amusing.
It wouldn't be as funny
Emphasizing the lack of humor in the unequal exchange of money.
Fixing matches all is fine
Acceptance of fixing matches as acceptable.
Spray some graff your doing time
Committing a minor offense like graffiti results in punishment.
Lock you up for robbing banks
Imprisonment for robbing banks, contrasting with line 27.
Clear your name if you're in their ranks.
The possibility of exoneration if one aligns with those in power.
We drink and dance and sing and sway
Celebration of life through drinking, dancing, singing, and swaying.
Our rights are being stripped away
Expression of concern about diminishing rights.
And all the while they smile and say
Authority figures justifying the erosion of rights while maintaining a facade of friendliness.
You asked for us to make you pay
Blaming individuals for the consequences they face.
So how much longer do you think that we should wait?
Questioning the duration of waiting for change and advocating for a swift removal of oppressive elements.
The faster we cast them out the better it will be.
Emphasizing the urgency of removing oppressive elements for a better future.
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