Yokels
Rising Against False Flags
Lyrics
Cut the bullshit
Cut the nonsense and insincerity
Of acting all tough
Stop pretending to be strong
Covering your ass
Protecting yourself without substance
With flags ain't enough
Using flags as a cover is insufficient
Sit up there on your ivory stools
Sit arrogantly on privileged positions
Don't you like looking
Do you enjoy looking down on ordinary people?
Down at all of us fools?
Addressing those considered fools
I am
Repetition emphasizing identity and existence
You are
-He, she, they
-Them was were
-I am
-You are
-He, she, they
-Them was were
-Got our rich up in outer space
Wealthy individuals exploring outer space
Corporate politicians
Politicians serving corporate interests
Just trying to save face
Attempting to save their public image
And they'll drink it
Indulging in excess until others suffer
All until the rest have none
Drinking resources without concern
Tell us to enjoy
Advising to enjoy without paying the cost
Not paying for the sun
I am
Repetition emphasizing identity and existence
You are
-He, she, they
-Them was were
-I am
-You are
-He, she, they
-Them was were
Cut the bullshit
Reiteration of cutting insincerity and arrogance
Of acting all tough
-Covering your ass
-With flags ain't enough
-Sit up there on your ivory stools
-Don't you like looking
-Down at all of us fools?
-I am
Repetition emphasizing identity and existence
You are
-He, she, they, them was were
-I am
-You are
-He, she, they
-Them was were
-Tell us yokels
Addressing ordinary people as yokels
To get involved
Encouraging involvement, but with limitations
But not enough
Not advocating for substantial change
To where we're
Not reaching a point of transformative impact
Really changing stuff
Elites maintaining control while appearing open
Your people get their
Your group secures its interests
And you want yours
Seeking personal gain at the expense of the poor
Just gotta take it
Acquiring wealth from the less privileged
From the working poor
Taking from those struggling financially
I am
Repetition emphasizing identity and existence
You are
-He, she, they
-Them was were
-I am
-You are
-He, she, they
-Them was were
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