Maggie's Back
Maggie's Return: A Scathing Anthem Against Modern Politics
Lyrics
It's like we're living in the 1980's
Expressing a feeling of living in a time reminiscent of the 1980s.
Cutbacks destroying our working-class cities
Highlighting the negative impact of cutbacks on working-class cities.
There's always money to give to the greedy
Criticizing the allocation of funds, suggesting money favors the greedy.
But never enough to bail out the needy
Pointing out the lack of financial support for the needy despite available resources.
Factories shutting, unemployment rising
Describing the economic downturn with factories closing and unemployment rising.
With Tory's in charge, it's hardly surprising
Attributing the situation to the policies of the Tory party.
Tax cuts for the rich, while we pay the Earth
Criticizing tax cuts for the rich while burdening the ordinary citizens.
Your self-serving policies are completely perverse
Accusing the government of self-serving policies with negative consequences.
Maggie's back, she might as well be.
Suggesting a return of a figure similar to Margaret Thatcher, symbolizing unfavorable policies.
The Government's on a culling spree
Alleging that the government is actively reducing the population or services.
Maggie's back, that's what it seems
Reiterating the return of policies reminiscent of Margaret Thatcher.
Once again we've got a corrupt regime
Indicating the perception of the current government as corrupt.
It's a golden age for the Eton brigade
Referring to a prosperous time for a privileged class (Eton brigade) but contrasting it with difficulties for the lowest-paid individuals.
But hell on Earth for the lowest paid
Describing a challenging situation for those with low income, contrasting with the prosperity of the privileged.
Erode our rights, dismantle the unions
Accusing the government of undermining rights and dismantling unions.
A scumbag PM and their useless minions
Describing the Prime Minister and associated officials in derogatory terms.
One rule for us, another for them
Highlighting a perceived double standard in rules for the general public versus the government.
These fuckers know no fucking shame
Expressing strong disapproval and frustration with the actions of those in power.
They treat us as nothing but a blight
Claiming that the government treats the citizens as a burden or problem.
These contemptuous, modern Thatcherites
Describing those in power as disrespectful and reminiscent of the policies associated with Margaret Thatcher.
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