The Baby Boomer Show
The Working Poor: A Generational Anthem
Lyrics
Our fathers built a life
Reflecting on the efforts of the previous generation (fathers) in building a life.
That won't keep us alive
Expressing skepticism about the sustainability of the life built by the fathers for the current generation.
The world's inflated
Commenting on the global economic situation, possibly suggesting inflation.
To where wage will not survive
Highlighting that wages are insufficient to support life in the inflated world.
If you want to live well then it’s
Emphasizing the importance of education for a better life.
Off to school for you
Encouraging the pursuit of education as a means to live well.
Debt will not bring life but
Rejecting the idea that debt leads to a fulfilling life.
Indentured servitude
Highlighting the potential negative consequences of indebting oneself.
What will you do?
Prompting reflection on the consequences of choices made.
When it catches up with you?
Questioning how individuals will handle the repercussions of their actions.
What is it for?
Pondering the purpose or meaning behind certain life choices.
Welcome to the working poor
Introducing the concept of the "working poor," those struggling despite working.
The working poor
Reiterating the term "working poor" to emphasize the group's plight.
Forever more
Suggesting that being part of the working poor may be a long-term or perpetual condition.
Forever more.
Repeating the notion of a prolonged existence as the working poor.
We are working longer than
Comparing the current generation's work hours to those of the past generation.
They ever did before
Indicating that the current generation works longer hours than their predecessors.
Still they call us lazy while
Addressing the contradiction of being called lazy despite increased demands.
Demanding so much more
Pointing out the irony of being labeled lazy while facing higher expectations.
We suffer and we struggle
Describing the hardships and challenges faced by the current generation.
To uphold their status quo
Expressing the struggle to maintain the established social and economic order.
We'll all be playing extras on
Using a metaphor of playing "extras" to depict a sense of being sidelined or marginalized.
The Baby Boomer Show
Referring to the challenges faced by the current generation as a feature in the "Baby Boomer Show."
Where does it go?
Posing a rhetorical question about the destination or outcome of current actions.
Yeah, we're all digging this hole.
Acknowledging collective responsibility for a difficult situation and possibly alluding to digging a metaphorical hole.
What is it for?
Repeating the question about the purpose or meaning behind certain life choices.
Welcome to the working poor
Reintroducing the concept of the "working poor" and its challenges.
The working poor
Reiterating the term "working poor" to emphasize the group's plight.
Forever more
Suggesting that being part of the working poor may be a long-term or perpetual condition.
Forever more.
Repeating the notion of a prolonged existence as the working poor.
Forever
Emphasizing the enduring nature of the working poor situation with the term "Forever more."
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