Poor man's wages carry feet Dead soldier today in the sweltering heat Dynasty and power, two wars to their name An election by decree Ain't this new world a shame Ain't this new world a shame And I can't stop thinking That it doesn't have to be this way Doesn't have to be this way Vindictive leaks what's it all about Racist commentators leaving no doubt Oil powers the economy Tax breaks for the Humvee Ain't this new world a shame Ain't this new world a shame And I can't stop thinking That it doesn't have to be this way Doesn't have to be this way