Kill the Poor
Dead Kennedys
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Efficiency and progress is ours once more Now that we have the Neutron bomb It's nice and quick and clean and gets things done Away with excess enemy But no less value to property No sense in war but perfect sense at home The sun beams down on a brand new day No more welfare tax to pay Unsightly slums gone up in flashing light Jobless millions whisked away At last we have more room to play All systems go to kill the poor tonight Gonna kill kill kill kill kill the poor Kill kill kill kill kill the poor Kill kill kill kill kill the poor tonight Behold the sparkle of champagne The crime rate's gone, feel free again Oh, life's a breeze with you, Miss Lily White Jane Fonda on the screen today Convinced the liberals it's okay So let's get dressed and dance away the night While they kill kill kill kill kill the poor Kill kill kill kill kill the poor Kill kill kill kill kill the poor tonight Kill kill kill kill kill the poor Kill kill kill kill kill the poor Kill kill kill kill kill the poor tonight Behold the sparkle of champagne The crime rate's gone, feel free again Oh, life's a breeze with you, Miss Lily White Jane Fonda on the screen today Convinced the liberals it's okay So let's get dressed and dance away the night While they kill kill kill kill kill the poor Kill kill kill kill kill the poor Kill kill kill kill kill the poor tonight Kill kill kill kill kill the poor Kill kill kill kill kill the poor Kill kill kill kill kill the poor tonight Kill kill kill kill kill the poor Kill kill kill kill kill the poor Kill kill kill kill kill the poor tonight
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Written by: EAST BAY RAY, JELLO BIAFRA
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15 facts about this song
Band NameThe song "Kill the Poor" was released by the American punk rock band known as Dead Kennedys.
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Release DateThe song was released in October 1980.
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Album Information"Kill the Poor" is featured on the band's debut studio album "Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables."
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Satirical ContentThe song's lyrics are filled with dark satire about a neutron bomb being utilized to eliminate poor populations.
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SongwritingThe song was written by Jello Biafra, the band's lead singer, and East Bay Ray, the lead guitarist.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number 49 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Musical Style"Kill the Poor" showcases the Dead Kennedys' distinctive style of fast, sharp, and pointedly satirical punk rock music.
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Song's MessageDespite the provocative title, the song protests against class inequality and military-industrial complex, and is a commentary on the socio-economic issues of the 1980s.
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Music VideoDead Kennedys released a music video for "Kill the Poor," featuring a dark, frantic montage of vintage film clips that reflects the song's biting social commentary.
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Public ResponseThe song, like much of the Dead Kennedys' work, sparked controversy due to its provocative lyrics and overt political messaging.
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Cover VersionsMultiple artists have covered "Kill the Poor," including indie rock band The Wrens, illustrating the song's lasting influence in the music industry.
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LegacyEven decades after its release, "Kill the Poor" remains a standard in the world of punk rock music, often cited as a prime example of Dead Kennedys' bold and distinctive style.
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InterpretationDespite the song's title, it does not literally advocate for killing the poor. Instead, it criticizes how society often disregards and marginalizes impoverished populations.
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Use in Pop Culture"Kill the Poor" has been featured in several movies and TV series, demonstrating its continuing cultural relevance.
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Live PerformancesThe song remains a staple of Dead Kennedys' live performances, maintaining its popularity among fans.
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