Thirst for profit
by @andybalham · @johnnycashpoint
NSFWLiner Notes
Big thanks to @johnnycashpoint for the lyrics on this one. These were prompted by the story about the Spanish villages where people are forced to buy back their own drinking water: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/nov/23/spanish-villages-people-forced-to-buy-back-own-drinking-water-drought-flood
NSFW due to the mild profanity
Lyrics
Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink We will steal your livelihood In the time it takes to blink
Like a crap magician Kicking up dust storm Don't be afraid, you won't get paid, Capitalistic norm
Take it away and sell it back direct from the source Charge you for your privilege Take what's yours, by force
Whatever nature has to offer, We will throttle it Pay to pocket what is yours, At least we’ll bottle it
Thirst for profit Thirst for profit Thirst for profit
Why wouldn't we, why wouldn't we Just because we can Stealing, wheeler dealing, at Least you'll get a tan
Its hedonism, we’re the villains We should go to prison But we've got clout, buy our way out And resume our mission
Second chance, what's done is done And we will always win All this tension, no-one mention Your grandkids looking thin
Why fight for what is right When being wrong is easier More rewarding to get hoarding All your children's futures
Thirst for profit Thirst for profit Thirst for profit
Comments
Love the aggressive vibes happening here! This has a really cool rockabilly sound to it amongst other genres. That guitar solo sounds magnificent!
Getting a real John lydon vibe to this one guys. Really good collaboration and quite a sad story brought to life