I have to prove myself every single day
In a different town across the USA
Now once in awhile I might get something free
But karma's too slow if the banks are counting on me
Well the traitors on Wall st. they have a divine plan
What's good for their investors ain't always good for man
So just pay the workers for the labor of their hands
Cause now I'm speaking up for all of our demands
Free market music you better not abuse it
Cause some poor musician's suffering
Technology is great, but it ain't always good
So pay musicians what you should
I've heard it all before from people in the know
Just sell a bunch of t-shirts or tickets to a show
If they had to live upon that income stream
I bet they'd buy that tune, if you know what I mean
I know what it's like to be homeless
I know what it's like to be poor
But if you want a world filled with music
Then pay musicians what we're working for
Free market music you better not abuse it
Cause some poor musician's suffering
Gratitude is great, but it won't buy me food
So throw some dough in my boot
Now I believe in stuff like Democracy
And maybe someday music can be free
But if we can't stop all this inequality
Then just give the people what we need
Cause if I can't buy a home
Or pay my student loans
Well if you want a healthy economy
Then pay me something so that I can breathe
Free market music you better not abuse it
Cause some poor musician's suffering
Technology is great, but it ain't always good
So pay the people what you should