Act of God
Prince Lyrics

Dirty fat banker sold a house today
A wealthy, corrupt banker sold a house through an auction, and he wants the family living in it to leave the property because they couldn't pay their taxes. To justify his actions, he labels it an 'act of God.'

Kick them on the street, cause he couldn't pay the tax
The banker wants the family to leave their home and be forced to live on the streets because they couldn't pay their taxes.

Call it an act of God
The banker uses the term 'act of God' to make his cruel actions seem justified, even though they are far from divinely inspired.

I get a million dollars people hear me sang
The singer is using his voice to make millions of dollars, and he is expected to give half of it to the banker who sold the aforementioned house.

Got to give the banker half of everything
The corrupt banker expects to get half of the singer's earnings, which is an unethical demand.

Didn't the founding fathers holler about the same thing
The singer questions the irony in that the founding fathers of America fought against greed and corruption, yet it still exists today.

Yes They did
The singer confirms that the founding fathers did indeed speak out against corruption, even though it continues to this day.

But I got news for you
The singer is about to share some important information with the listener.

Freedom ain't free
The singer emphasizes that freedom comes at a cost, and it is not something that can be taken for granted.

They lock you in a cell if you try to be
People who dare to stand up for their freedom and speak out against corruption are often punished by imprisonment.

But the ones who say "no", make history
People who have the courage to say 'no' to corruption and oppression are the ones who make a difference and impact history.

Tax dollars build a plane drop a bomb
Money that comes from taxpayers' pockets is used to create destructive weapons, like planes that drop bombs.

Supposedly to keep us all safe from Saddam
The government claims that these destructive weapons are necessary to ensure safety against foreign threats, like Saddam Hussein.

Bringing bad news to another woman
The singer highlights the devastating effects that war can have on people, especially women who often bear the brunt of its destruction.

Funny how nobody's holy books are the same
The singer is pointing out how there are thousands of different holy books, each with varying beliefs and interpretations of God.

Everybody's God got a different name
Despite the vast array of holy texts and beliefs, everyone is essentially worshipping the same God, even if they use different names or teachings.

The day that it's over is the end of the game
One day, the world and its occupants will come to an end, regardless of differences in beliefs or backgrounds.

And they call it an act of God
The phrase 'act of God' is often used to describe catastrophic events that are beyond human control, such as natural disasters or the end of the world.

Hey, it will be all over when the people are free
The singer believes that true freedom for all people will be the key to ending war, oppression, and corruption in the world.

Free to be who and what they want to be
The singer emphasizes that true freedom means individuals are free to express themselves and live their lives as they see fit, without fear of persecution or oppression.

Wherever we go it's up to you and me
The singer believes that positive change starts with individual people making conscious choices to promote freedom and justice, regardless of where they are.

We so tired said we through with fear
The singer refers to the collective exhaustion and weariness of those who are oppressed and marginalized, who are tired of living in constant fear and uncertainty.

There never was no hell or boogie man here
The singer is saying that fear and oppression are often used as tools to control people, but in reality, there is no real 'boogie man' and no hell on earth.

If he was seen, look; he was in your mirror
The 'boogie man' is a figurative representation of fear, and the singer is saying that if anyone sees him, they should look in the mirror because they are projecting their own fears.

Call it what you want except an act of God
The singer is emphasizing that the various forms of corruption and oppression in the world are not acts of God or related to any divine being, but are purely man-made.

Oh Lord
This is an exclamation used to emphasize the seriousness of the message being conveyed and to evoke a spiritual or religious tone.