Money - Songs and Poems Selection

The Market Song by Ethan Miller

[Featured in the film "In Debt We Trust"]

I’m gonna buy you lock, stock, and barrel
I’m gonna buy you out and there is little doubt
That I’m gonna make a lot of money
Then I’m gonna get the hell out

Well the first rule of the market is don’t panic
And the second rule is you should panic first
‘Cause if everybody panics at the same time
Then the whole damn stock exchange is gonna burst

This is the game of the market
Where everybody’s maximizing profit
Money changes hands by the dictates of demand
Well it’s stupid, yes, but no…….body can stop it

Now the price of stocks is rising it’s a record
We can dance and drink martinis on the porch
And pretend our profits do not come from sweatshops
And that those voluntary standards are enforced

You know that people everywhere they want our products
If they’re sick and poor, we’ll make them rich and well
But of course you know this doesn’t always work out
And if those stupid fucks rebel we’ll give ‘em hell

(Chorus)

Well now how can you hold me to commitment?
I must be flexible and ready for surprise
I’m really sorry that your job’s been terminated,
But the Market told us that we must downsize

Does it seem like we’ve given up our power
To an entity that we can’t even see?
Oh, this is not the first time that it’s happened
You can learn about the others on TV

(Chorus)

Now don’t tell me you believe in socialism
It’s nice in theory but it really doesn’t work
Yes, it would be nice if everyone were equal
But I’d have to give up my three houses in New York