Cost Of Living
Back Alley Hooligans Lyrics

Knock me down kick me in the face
Even if you try to hurt me or bring me down, I won't give up or back down.

I'll get back up and put you in your place
Instead, I'll stand up and fight back against those who try to oppress me.

It's a capitalist marketing dream
The system is rigged in favor of those who manipulate and profit from others through capitalism.

Pushing us out no more room for you and me
The capitalist structure is designed to prioritize the wealthy and powerful, leaving little space for the rest of us.

Let dirty entrepreneurs off scott free as they rape our poor families
Those in power take advantage of the less fortunate, leaving them with nothing and letting the perpetrators off without consequence.

For everything the got everything they need
The wealthy have all they could ever want, while the rest of us struggle to make ends meet.

Now they're left out on the street
The greed and apathy of the rich have led to the homelessness and suffering of many.

All life is the price of war, now left with the cost of living
The struggle for survival in a capitalist society feels like a constant battle and takes a significant toll on our lives.

All life is the price of war, they'll leave for dead in the end
The powerful will continue to exploit us until we are no longer useful to them, leaving us with nothing.

So far it seems to do is cause chaos and poverty too
The current system only perpetuates further inequality and suffering.

Couldn't find the time to realize what to do in these hard times
In the face of adversity, it can be difficult to know what actions to take or where to find the strength to carry on.

What to do when your a kid alone
Being alone and helpless as a child can feel especially daunting and overwhelming.

Cause you have no place and have no home
Without a stable and secure place to call home, it is impossible to thrive or feel safe.

And what do you do when your liberty is lost
When our freedom is taken away, we have little control over our lives and are at the mercy of oppressive forces.

And you can't defy your living the cost.
The struggle to survive in an unjust society feels inescapable and overwhelming, with no way to fight back against those in power.