[Verse 1] Back in forty-eight the middle class was strong Factory workers bought their homes, the dream lived on But money started talking in a different way Interest groups and lobbies came to stay They whispered in the ears of those in power Trading favors by the hour [Chorus] Follow the money, watch it flow From wealth to influence, then policy grows The feedback loop keeps spinning round More wealth means more political ground Interest groups and lobbies play Campaign cash sets the agenda every day [Verse 2] Regulatory capture took its hold Agencies meant to serve got bought and sold The wealthy few could hire lawyers by the dozen While working folks were left without their cousin In the halls of power, money speaks so loud Drowning out the everyday crowd [Chorus] Follow the money, watch it flow From wealth to influence, then policy grows The feedback loop keeps spinning round More wealth means more political ground Interest groups and lobbies play Campaign cash sets the agenda every day [Bridge] Voter coalitions used to split by class Rich versus poor, but that time has passed Now culture wars divide the working masses While wealth concentrates in upper classes Partisan realignment changed the game Different tribes but outcomes stay the same [Verse 3] The cycle keeps on turning, year by year Those with gold make policies crystal clear Tax breaks for the wealthy, rules that favor few While prosperity for all just won't break through The feedback loop grows stronger with each turn When will the working people's voices earn [Chorus] Follow the money, watch it flow From wealth to influence, then policy grows The feedback loop keeps spinning round More wealth means more political ground Interest groups and lobbies play Campaign cash sets the agenda every day [Outro] From nineteen forty-eight until today Money found its political way The loop keeps spinning, wealth decides While broad prosperity slowly dies
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