The Rich and The Poor

In all times, 

every society comprises both the rich and the poor, 

a fact that is applicable to our society at this moment.

The gap between the rich and the poor 

has been widening, 

as if they are living in 

two different parallel worlds,

now to the extent that 

they are widely separated without 

much interaction and mutual understanding.

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Rich Folks Hoax - Sixto Rodriguez 

The moon is hanging in the purple sky

The baby's sleeping while its mother sighs

Talking 'bout the rich folks

Rich folks have the same jokes

And they park in basic places.

The priest is preaching from a shallow grave

He counts his money, then he paints you saved

Talking to the young folks

Young folks share the same jokes

But they meet in older places.

So don't tell me about your success

Nor your recipes for my happiness

Smoke in bed

I never could digest

Those illusions you claim to have going.


The sun is shining, as it's always done

Coffin dust is the fate of everyone

Talking 'bout the rich folks

The poor create the rich hoax

And only late breast-fed fools believe it.


So don't tell me about your success

Nor your recipes for my happiness

Smoke in bed

I never could digest

Those illusions you claim to have going.