Welfare Line

Lyrics

[Intro] I want only Dave Dictor, Erica Liss, Jello Biafra, Chris Wilder, and Al Schvitz At Window O [Verse 1] The line at the welfare line is way outta line (Yeah, it's way outta line) All the folks in the street, in the cold, in the heat, it's a crime (Yeah, you know it's a crime) Looking like a line of mourners Stretching down the block and around the corner The line at the welfare line is way outta line [Verse 2] They say cutting AFDC isn't too rash (No, it's not too rash) All them welfare moms getting fat on all that cash (Getting fat on all that cash) Well, I heard a welfare mother's son Say, "When I grow up, I'm gonna get me a gun And I'm off to Sacramento in a flash" [Verse 3] Now the folks who used to call us "welfare bums" (Hey man, get a job) Now are in that line mooching cigarettes and sniffing for crumbs (That's a good fucking snob) And as sure as the sky is blue Sooner or later it's gonna be me or you What comes around is familiar when it comes [Verse 4] Now the poorest folks I know, just to eat Have to short the landlord and not pay the heat For the crime of being poor They get a three-day notice and the sheriff at the door The line at the welfare line is way outta line [Instrumental Break] [Verse 5] Well, the line at the welfare line is way outta line For a meal or a taste, or a bite, it's a waste of time For the want of cash to borrow They'll tell you, "Sorry boy, come back tomorrow" A game designed to drive you out of your mind [Verse 1] Oh, the line at the welfare line is way outta line All the folks in the street, in the cold, in the heat, it's a crime Looking like a line of mourners Stretching down the block and around the corner The line at the welfare line The line, like the rate of crime Oh, the line, like a creeping vine Yes, the line at the welfare line Is way out of line [Outro] Okay, Mr. Schmitz, back here tomorrow at 1:30