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NEPOTISM

from BLACK CARD by BLACK CARD

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This song is about the cronies of multinational corporations, politicians and so-called elites that reap the profits of economic growth and dump the drawbacks of ecological damage, rising costs and degradation of social security on the majority of the people.

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Nepotism

nepotism and corruption
preferment to friends and family
society's creeping eruption
common welfare on its knees

favoritism and privilege
you got the job just make a pitch
public power under patronage
let's pull some strings and make you rich

trading favors over time
campaign fund-raisers are worth the dime
public service jobs to those who
listen when the whistle blows

power monopoly at it's best
sets us apart from all the rest
streaming the way into promotion
cronyism is our twisted notion

conferring favors on one another
within our tribe we are all brothers
thinking outside the box - don't bother
we live at the expense of others

partiality towards associates
makes it easy to negotiate
in the pursuit of profit we find the cure
you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours

inefficient allocations
could cause some public consternation
let's push the limits of toleration
so we can keep on joggling the foundation

conferring favors on one another
within our tribe we are all brothers
thinking outside the box - don't bother
we live at the expense of others

we gain at the expense of others - (so don't bother)
we thrive at the expense of others - (so don't bother)
we profit at t he expense of others - (so don't bother)
we win at the expense of others - (so don't bother)

special allowances and favoritism shown
we can rely on the views of the people we know
calling upon allies to exert their influence
consistent loyalty over competence

it doesn't matter how you perform on the job
no need to work your way (up) to the top
let's loot society's pension fund
we might be outnumbered but never outgunned

nepotism and corruption
preferment to friends and family
society's creeping eruption
common welfare on its knees

favoritism and privilege
you got the job just make a pitch
public power under patronage
let's pull some strings and make you rich

nepotism and corruption
preferment to friends and family
society's creeping eruption
common welfare on its knees

favoritism and privilege
you got the job just make a pitch
public power under patronage
let's pull some strings and make you rich

pull some strings and make you rich
pull some strings and make you rich
pull some strings and make you rich
let's pull some strings and make you rich

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from BLACK CARD, released May 31, 2011
Featuring Nob Mascha

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BLACK CARD Berlin, Germany

BLACK CARD was formed as a musical project in 2010. Located in Berlin, Germany, BLACK CARD is masterminded by DEAFPROOF, who is responsible for all the musical ideas and lyrics, as well as the production side of the project. The music holds elements of various styles ranging from alternative rock to post-punk to industrial edged ballads. The debut album "Black Card" is out since June 2011. ... more

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