In a past life I was a drone
I had no feelings or thoughts to call my own
Did the biddings bid by the powers that be
I never knew one luxury

In a past life I was a slave
Always building for others and digging my grave
Could have been a monarch or a company
But someone was living in luxury

You’ve heard it all before
It’s scarcity and need
A tug of war between
Compassion and greed
The endless dance of peace and war
The haves take from the have-nots
Always wanting more
More luxury

In a past life I was soldier
Fought battle after battle without closure
Lost an arm and a leg and my sanity
So the boys at the top can live in luxury
Live it up

In this life I'm an evil bastard
I talk about God, but Greed is my master
You've got no rights unless you're rich like me
So keep your hungry hands off my luxury

You’ve heard it all before
It’s scarcity and need
A tug of war between
Compassion and greed
The endless dance of peace and war
The haves take from the have-nots
Always wanting more
You’ve heard it all before
It’s scarcity and need
A tug of war between
Compassion and greed
The endless dance of peace and war
The haves take from the have-nots
Always wanting more
More luxury