[Verse 1] Back in seventy-three the golden age broke Oil prices rising like a thunderstroke The old rules crumbled, new game began Revenue and rent - you gotta understand Rent's not the money that just flows in It's surplus profit above where costs begin [Chorus] When the golden age cracked in seventy-three Rent is surplus, not what you see Government take's not just royalties Multiple channels, complex fees Federalism fights for the prize Low gross royalties can still surprise [Verse 2] Government take includes so much more Than simple royalties at the store Taxes and fees from every door Profit-based payments worth fighting for Capex intensive, the logic's clear Low gross rates but profits appear [Chorus] When the golden age cracked in seventy-three Rent is surplus, not what you see Government take's not just royalties Multiple channels, complex fees Federalism fights for the prize Low gross royalties can still surprise [Bridge] Federal and state both want their share Structural conflict fills the air Who gets the rent when resources boom Political battles fill the room Payout logic shows the way Low upfront but profits pay [Chorus] When the golden age cracked in seventy-three Rent is surplus, not what you see Government take's not just royalties Multiple channels, complex fees Federalism fights for the prize Low gross royalties can still surprise [Outro] Seventy-three changed everything New regime with rent to bring Remember when the rules all changed Economic power rearranged
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