Dirty Money
80-Sick Lyrics
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The lyrics to 80-Sick's song "Dirty Money" speak to the corrupt nature of our society's economic system. The opening lines declare that there is only "dirty money" in the system we hold up, asking if we can truly live with it as it teeters on the brink of collapse. The song then delves into the idea that our selfish ways lead us to seek wealth and power, even as we wear a crown of thorns on our bed of roses. We are never satisfied, always clawing for more, living in a rat race desperate for the cheese.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Nice and stuffed but still can't get enough," emphasizing the idea that no matter how much we accumulate, we always want more. The song's bridge touches on our human aspirations, what we want and need, and what lies beyond and in-between. But ultimately, we are under the control of the dirty money system that rules the world, a system that places the blame squarely on ourselves, as we all play the game.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a society that is consumed by greed, blinded by the allure of wealth, and complicit in the perpetuation of a corrupt system that ultimately controls us.
Line by Line Meaning
There's only dirty money in this system we extol
The only type of money in the current economic system is corrupt and immoral.
Can we live with it? How long 'till it implodes?
Can we continue to tolerate this system of corruption, or will it eventually collapse under the weight of its own evils?
And our selfish wicked ways lavishly provide
We indulge in immoral behavior and use our ill-gotten gains to live extravagantly.
For ourselves A shameless love of wealth
Our desire for riches is shamelessly self-serving, without regard for the greater good.
On our bed of roses we wear a crown of thorns
Though we may appear to live in luxury, we ultimately suffer the consequences of our corrupt actions.
We toss and turn and still want more
Even though we have gained wealth through immoral means, our greed is insatiable and we constantly crave more.
NICE AND STUFFED BUT STILL CAN'T GET ENOUGH
We have plenty of wealth, but we continue to crave more and more, always unsatisfied.
Living in the rat race desperate for the cheese
We are trapped in a never-ending cycle of competition and greed, always striving for more money.
Pushing through the rat race rewarded for our greed
Our pursuit of wealth through immoral means is often rewarded, further encouraging our immoral behavior.
Urged to keep morality from getting in the way of the dream
We are encouraged to prioritize our pursuit of wealth over any sense of morality or ethical behavior.
We snatch at dirty money Just as soon as it appears
We eagerly seize any opportunity to gain wealth, even if it means engaging in unethical behavior.
And our selfish wicked way places all the blame on ourselves
We acknowledge our own role in perpetuating this system of corruption, but we refuse to take responsibility and instead continue to engage in immoral behavior.
Cause we all play the game Even though we see it's a pretty good fix
Despite recognizing the corruptness of the economic system, we continue to participate in it because it benefits us personally.
Tortured by human aspirations What we want What we need What's beyond And in-between
We are consumed by our human desires for wealth and power, constantly grappling with what we want, what we need, and what lies beyond and in between these things.
WOAH-OH WE'RE UNDER ITS CONTROL The dirty money system rules the world
The corrupt economic system holds complete power over us, controlling our actions and behaviors even as we recognize the harm it causes.
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Written by: ARMAND MAJIDI, CRAIG SETARI, LOU KOLLER, PETE KOLLER
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