Madison Avenue

greed pays off

 

Madison Avenue

thousand dollar suits, fancy silk tie

slicked back hair, he's a helluva guy

he'll pick your pocket, do what he has to do

to stay on top on Madison Avenue

forcluse your loan, increase your rate

charge you more, if you are late

no don't bend over, he'll give it to you

do what he needs on Madison Avenue

he will lie to his mother, cheat on his wife

whatever it takes, to maintain his life

hold his breath until, his face turns blue

got to have it his way, on Madison Avenue

just how large, does his account need be

when is it enough, to make him see

he's so damn smart, but doesn't have a clue

his life is all about, Madison Avenue

government bailouts, rewards for greed

while jobless workers, walk streets with need

have my doubts, that we thought it through

keeping the hot shots hot, on Madison Avenue

we slap their wrists, say don't do it again

they claim they won't, but behind they grin

they know they can do, just want they want to

nothing seems to change, on Madison Avenue

Reviews

[Gomer LePoet]

yes yes! Bang the drum! These idiots run our world to their delight.

[?]

This is very true
Nicely written

[Poeticpiers]

sadly all too true.
Success at any price to stay on top
They never pause they dare not stop.
There's always some one waiting to
do to them what they try to.
Do to others. Its nothing new.
Eat or be eaten is the rule.
in the race to be seen as cool