Price of Grain
Economic Injustice in Poetry
Lyrics
We all talk a lot about wanting to be free
We often express a desire for freedom.
Sitting in the last lap of luxury
Sitting comfortably in a position of great wealth and luxury.
While some are dying for a handful of rice
While some people are dying due to extreme poverty, symbolized by a handful of rice.
Who controls the market who fixes the price
Questioning who has control over the market and determines the prices.
THE PRICE OF GRAIN
Highlighting the connection between the price of grain and the cost in human lives, symbolized by blood.
AND THE PRICE OF BLOOD
-I asked the well-dressed Eurofarmer
Questioning a well-dressed European farmer about the disparity in wealth and food distribution. The response suggests a lack of affordability and realism, denying the possibility of helping those in need.
Why do some grow fat while others starve
-He said Can't afford to send food Ethiopia
-Be realistic this ain't Utopia
-They're dumping potatoes and burning grain
Describing wasteful actions such as dumping food and burning grain, contrasting with the extravagant lifestyle of the wealthy.
And pouring fresh milk down the drain
-While rich young things in brand new cars
-Play fast and loose like superstars
-THE PRICE OF GRAIN
Reiterating the connection between the price of grain and the price of blood, emphasizing the human cost of economic decisions.
AND THE PRICE OF BLOOD
-And we in the west all know and care
Expressing awareness in the West about the global issues and shedding insincere tears while playing games and maintaining high prices to protect self-interest.
And we all shed our crocodile tears
-Playing games while others die
-So we se we can keep our prices high
-And everyone says We're not to blame
Denial of responsibility, with everyone avoiding blame and continuing harmful economic practices that lead to human suffering.
Let's all wash hands and play the game
-Boom and slump, waste and glut
-The currency is human blood
-THE PRICE OF GRAIN
Repeating the connection between the price of grain and blood, underscoring the theme of human sacrifice for economic gain.
AND THE PRICE OF BLOOD
-THE PRICE OF BLOOD
-THE PRICE OF BLOOD
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