Flies (Dear Health Secretary)

from To Find a Little Bluebird by Riot/Clone

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lyrics

So this is free society where we all start the same
We all have opportunity if we just play the game
There’s no discrimination we can succeed if we try
Tell me, in your reality, what colour’s the sky?

A look at the mortality rates
Will prove you’re telling lies
The rich live to a ripe old age
While the poor just drop like flies

We have a 'free' health service, which you claim is the best
I hope I never need to put your theory to the test
One thing rather worries me, answer if you dare
If the free one’s so good, why do the rich pay for healthcare?

A look at the mortality rates
Will prove you’re telling lies
The rich live to a ripe old age
While the poor just drop like flies

The gap keeps getting wider, there is no way across
From effects of malnutrition or the dust from asbestos
Or cancer from the cheap food chain or sharp rise in TB
Though I doubt you’d know anyone who’ll die from that disease

A look at the mortality rates
Will prove you’re telling lies
The rich live to a ripe old age
While the poor just drop like flies

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from To Find a Little Bluebird, released June 1, 1997

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Riot/Clone London, UK

Formed in 1979, Riot/Clone have had many different line ups over the years with the only constant being singer Dave Floyd.
They have released five EPs and four albums in that time, with another due for release 2020.
Mostly linked with the anarchopunk scene and in particular animal rights, Riot/Clone aren't for everyone, but if you like angry lyrics with catchy tunes they might be up your street! ... more

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