Ray Davies: Corruption, Crooked Politicians
on Wednesday, February 25, 2015Ray Davies Money Lyrics in the Kinks “Money and Corruption” saying politicians are corrupt and screwing the working man. Ray Davies said:
“Money and Corruption Are ruining the land Crooked politicians Betray the working man, Pocketing the profits And treating us like sheep, And we’re tired of hearing promises That we know they’ll never keep” — Ray Davies
Ray Davies seems to be criticizing the corrupting influence of money in politics and its negative impacts on ordinary citizens. Specifically, he suggests that “Money and Corruption” have damaged the integrity of the system (“ruining the land”) and that elected officials (“Crooked politicians”) have betrayed the working class (“the working man”) by prioritizing personal enrichment (“Pocketing the profits”) over the interests of voters.
He also expresses frustration with empty political rhetoric (“promises That we know they’ll never keep”). Overall, the quote indicates Davies views the political system as overly responsive to financial influence and special interests rather than the needs of the general public. He appears to believe people feel disillusioned, unheard, and betrayed by politicians who have been corrupted by moneyed interests.