Stay Broke

by Kieran Tintle

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Imagine living in a world
Where Social Darwinism rules
The rich play with your money
And the poor are played for fools
But don't you worry
Someday you'll get your piece of the pie

That's what they say

Imagine living in a world
Where Newspeak is the native tongue
There's a ladder to the top
But there's molasses on the rungs
But don't you worry
Someday you'll get your turn at the wheel
Just don't rock the boat
Don't question us
Do as your told
Or you will be crushed

It's the same sad story
We've heard it all before
When we fight back
They shrilly scream, 'Class War!'
But is it not class war
When the boot is on our neck?
They demand reverence
We just demand respect

And when you finally realize
That the whole damn game is rigged
Instead of taking to the streets
You'll just scapegoat the weak
'Cause your P.T.O.
Won't even cover your constitutional rights
Yea, they've got you trapped
And deep down you know
Woke politics
Is all a show

It's the same sad story
We've heard it all before
When we fight back
They shrilly scream, 'Class War!'
But is it not class war
When the boot is on our neck?
They demand reverence
We just demand respect

Oh, mercy, mercy me
You're not my enemy

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released March 8, 2020
Vocals/guitar - Kieran Tintle
Piano - Michael Cox

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Kieran Tintle Sacramento, California

Kieran Tintle is a singer-songwriter based in Northern California. He was previously the lead singer, bassist, and co-songwriter for the New Jersey punkabilly band, "The Downrights."

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