Sucker
Knuckle Sandwich Lyrics

Johnny worked two jobs, he never missed a day.
Despite holding down two jobs, Johnny was a dedicated worker who always showed up to work.

His family never saw him, tried to come home on his break.
Johnny's work schedule kept him away from his family and prevented him from spending his breaks with them.

Too much weight strapped to his back, he had himself a heart attack.
The stressful workload that Johnny was carrying from his two jobs caused him to suffer a fatal heart attack.

Died at 41, he gave his life away.
Johnny's hard work and dedication to supporting his family ultimately led to his untimely death at the age of 41.

Taking it all from me.
The burden of supporting workers like Johnny falls on the taxpayers, who must provide aid and support to their families after they pass away.

Soon to be the next minority.
As the burden of supporting workers like Johnny continues to grow, taxpayers who are not part of this group will become a minority.

Taking it all from you.
Workers like Johnny were not only taken advantage of by their employers, but also burdened the taxpayers with their needs after they passed away.

Would you like to be a sucker too?
This line is directed at those who allow themselves to be exploited, reminding them that they are also at risk of becoming victims like Johnny.

Dawn works at the mall, has a baby on the way.
Dawn is a pregnant worker who is struggling to make ends meet.

Her boyfriend went AWOL, they're gonna have it anyway.
Dawn's boyfriend has abandoned her during her pregnancy, leaving her to face the challenges of raising a child alone.

Ten years pass, she's up to eight.
After ten years, Dawn has eight children who are all supported by government assistance.

All supported by the state.
The burden of supporting Dawn and her children is borne by taxpayers who provide government assistance.

Her smokes and alcohol are coming from my pay.
Taxpayers are also funding Dawn's unhealthy habits in addition to her living expenses.

No Social Security.
Workers like Dawn do not have access to Social Security benefits due to their reliance on government assistance.

There's nothing left for you.
Taxpayers who support workers like Dawn are left with fewer resources to support themselves and their own families.

I'm not stupid.
The artist is attesting to their intelligence and awareness of their situation.

I know when I'm being exploited.
The artist recognizes when they are being taken advantage of by those in power.

On my way to vote today.
The singer is on their way to exercise their right to vote.

I don't like either candidate.
The singer is dissatisfied with the options presented to them for political candidates.

Giving up my afternoon for the lesser of two evils I have to choose.
The artist is sacrificing their time to participate in the political process, even if they do not believe in the options presented to them.

Sean is on the right, he goes to church every Sunday.
The artist is aware of the political beliefs and religious practices of their friend Sean.

My girlfriend's on the left, she's pro-choice all the way.
The artist is aware of the political beliefs of their girlfriend, who is pro-choice.

Right or Left. Repub or Crat. I Don't subscribe to any of that.
The singer does not identify with any particular political party, and rejects the idea of subscribing to a binary political system.

I've got no love for either one.
The artist does not have any enthusiasm or strong beliefs regarding the political parties or candidates presented to them.

I'm last priority.
The singer recognizes that their individual needs and concerns are not prioritized by those in power.

Sit there and pretend not to see you're being programmed how to think.
The singer believes that individuals are being manipulated and controlled by those in power, even if they are not aware of it.

Are you tired of them fucking with you would you like to be a sucker too?
This line is directed at individuals who feel exploited by those in power, encouraging them to avoid allowing themselves to be further victimized.

Don't believe everything that you read or the shit they show you on TV.
The artist advises individuals to question the information and news sources that they are exposed to, as they may contain misleading or inaccurate information.

Hey have you heard the news? How's it feel to be a sucker too?
This line is a sarcastic remark directed at individuals who allow themselves to be manipulated and exploited, suggesting that they are foolish for doing so.