Välfärd
Skitsystem Lyrics

The lyrics to Skitsystem's song Välfärd criticize the current state of society where those in power are prioritizing themselves over the general population. The lines "Mera åt svinen / Som för våran talan / Mera åt eliten / Och vi får betala" translate to "More for the pigs / Who speak for us / More for the elite / And we have to pay." Here, the pigs symbolize the politicians who are supposedly representing the people, but only seeking to benefit themselves and the elite. The use of "vi" (we) emphasizes the idea that it is the common people who bear the burden of this selfishness and greed.

The repeated chant "Välfärd? Välfärd? Välfärds-slakt!" (Welfare? Welfare? Welfare slaughter!) highlights the contrast between the government's supposed commitment to welfare and the reality of its destruction. The word "slakt" (slaughter) can be interpreted as a metaphor for the dismantling of the welfare system that is necessary for the well-being of the people, but being mercilessly taken apart by those in power. The lines "Mera åt asen / Som för våran talan / Mera åt staten / Och vi får betala" translate to "More for the donkey / Who speaks for us / More for the state / And we have to pay." Here, the metaphorical donkey is presented as a powerless and ineffective representative for the people, and the state is criticized for taking more from the people and giving less in return.