Leeches On Society

from When All Else Fails by Chris Ward

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about

'Leeches On Society' is the fourth track from 'When All Else Fails' by Chris Ward. It was originally released on the Souls For Trade EP in 2010.

This song is about the selfishness and apparent corruption of a large number of politicians around the world. I was inspired to write it after the seeing a news report on the UK expenses scandal.

lyrics

Verse 1
Voted in by the brainwashed masses
Giving out orders for oil of course
Not doing much just sat on their asses
Lining their pockets with no remorse
Cash for questions they’ll make us pay
Lying to us clever use of spin
Golden pensions nothing we can say
Free trips for favours for every sin

Chorus
World Powers living a lie, a national conspiracy
They will suck us dry, the leeches on society!
World Powers living a lie, a national conspiracy
They will suck us dry, the leeches on society!

Verse 2
Change the rules and break the law
Politicians knee deep in lies
Making money while we’re at war
Their opposition is euthanised
Moral high ground ain’t no such thing
Our budget falls through fingers like sand
Bankruptcy they will bring
With a bank account in Switzerland

Repeat Chorus

Bridge
And now! Ask yourself!
Where does the truth...really begin?

Verse 3
So this is it we make a stand
And they step down like noblemen
But the government has the upper hand
And only next week they’ll be back again
Photo ops make them look good
While they dig deep snouts in the trough
We’ll bring ‘em down you know we should
It’s time for action we’ve had enough

Repeat Chorus

credits

from When All Else Fails, released September 16, 2014
Music by Chris Ward.
Lyrics by Chris Ward & Robert Ward.
Guitar, Bass & Vocals by Chris Ward.
Drums by Darren Pugh (Aliases).
Recorded & Mixed by Gavin Brady.

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about

Metalliferous Manchester, UK

Metalliferous is a British heavy metal band formed by primary guitarist and vocalist Chris Ward in 2015.

Inspired by the 'Big Four' of thrash metal their influences include Anthrax, Megadeth, and Black Sabbath.