Capital (It Fails Us Now)

GANG OF FOUR

To Hell With Poverty

 2011 broke the census record for the number of Americans living below the poverty line.  46.2 million people and the numbers are rising fast.  By the way that means under $22,314 for a family of four.  Making more than that?  You aint poor.  Not to worry, Democrats are encouraging "entrepreneurship" and Republicans want tax cuts for "job creators."  The b-side of the To Hell With Poverty Single was Capital (It Fails Us Now).  For most Americans the b-side title is a statement of truth clearer than the crystal in this Greenwich mansion.  

 



Capital (It Fails Us Now)

The moment I was born I opened my eyes
I reached out for my credit card
I know I never did my own suit
Capital it fails us now come and let us seize the time x2
On the first day of my life I opened my eyes
Guess where with superstars surrounded by luxury-eagers
I need a prison I need a hot fire
No credit no goods
Come on back I say
They say we’re bankrupt
Capital it fails us now come and let us seize the time x2
Capital it fails us now…
Oh no! I left it in my other suit!
One day all will be living on credit
Bankrupt
I’m still in credit—just
One day all men are living on credit…

GANG OF FOUR