Dollars and Desperation Lyrics

In this land of excess, where the rich reside

Wealth inequality grows, like a cancer inside

While the few count their dollars, the many struggle to survive

In a world of haves and have nots, our dreams we cast aside (ooh-yeah)

Dollars and desperation intertwine (intertwine)

The gap widens, in justice we find (we find)

Living in a world where money's the goal

But underneath it all, we're losing our souls

In this world of abundance, where the deep pockets rule

The widening gap between, the kings and their castle fools

The serfs out in the fields, scrounging for what they can make

Like Queen Marie-Antoinette says, let them eat cake!

Dollars and desperation intertwine (intertwine)

The gap widens, in justice we find (we find)

Sitting in their ivory towers, looking down like we're vermin (oh, oh!)

Have they not learned, from history's unpleasant sermon? (ohhh yeah!)

The more they squeeze our wallets, the less time they have to hold (yeah)

Do they not realize pitchforks hurt worse than wages owed?

Dollars and desperation intertwine (intertwine)

The gap widens, in justice we find (we find)

Living in a world where money's the goal

But underneath it all, we're losing our souls

Dollars and desperation (dollars and desperation)

Dollars and desperation (dollars and desperation)