Powers of today so pretty darnn confused
The people in charge seem to be disorganized and unsure of what to do.

Giving everybody in the world the blues
Their actions are negatively impacting everyone around the globe.

Food is getting high and the fuel is getting low
Prices for basic needs like food and energy are increasing while the availability of the latter is shrinking.

The rich are getting richer
Those who already have much are acquiring even more wealth.

And the poor are getting poor
Meanwhile, those who are struggling financially are becoming even more impoverished.

People say, people say
This is a repeated phrase that suggests a lack of action being taken to address the issues being discussed.

Have I got a right to live
This question highlights a sense of desperation and ponders whether the basic right to life is being denied to some people.

(What the people say)
This is again a repeated line, emphasizing that the concerns being raised are shared by many individuals.

Your eyes are blind folded
People are seemingly unaware of what is happening around them.

And your mind controlled
This suggests a lack of individual agency; the people's thought processes and actions appear to be being dictated externally.

What the powers do to you
The people in charge are seen as being responsible for the current state of things.

Destruction is in the air, oh yeah
This line sounds a warning about potential future problems that may arise from the current state of things.

And when is it going to quit
The people are frustrated with the lack of progress being made towards addressing these problems.

Somebody end the madness
This line represents a plea for someone to take action and intervene to solve these issues.

Gettin' sick and tired of it
The people are weary of the current state of affairs and want things to change.

You gotta listen to 'em (What the people say)
This line essentially says that the concerns being raised are valuable and should be heard and taken into account.

Robbing and they're stealing
This line suggests that criminal activity is on the rise - perhaps as a result of economic hardship or desperation.

And they're breaking in your home
People's safety and security are being threatened as a result of this criminal activity.

It's getting a little dangerous
The situation is becoming increasingly perilous.

To walk the street alone
This line speaks to the fear people have of venturing out in public spaces without protection or company.

Somebody better get on the case
This line suggests that the people in charge need to take strong, swift action to combat criminal activity and protect their citizens.

Real thing (Real Thing)
This is repeated as an exclamation or encouragement to take real, concrete action to address the issues being discussed.