Gang of Four

Capital (It Fails Us Now)

The moment I was born

I opened my eyes

I reached out

For my credit card

Oh no, I left it in my other suit!

Capital, it fails us now

Comrade let us seize the time

(I left it in my other suit!)

On the first day of my life

I opened my eyes

Guess where?

With superstars

Surrounded by luxury goods

I need a freezer,

I need a hi-fi

No credit, no goods

Call my bank, I say

They say "we're bankrupt"

Capital, it fails us now

Come out, let us seize the time

Capital, it fails us now

Comrades, let us seize the time

Capital it fails us now

(I reached out, for my credit card)

Oh no! I left it in my other suit!

One day old and I'm living on credit

(I'm selling credit, just)

One day old and I'm living on credit

([unintelligle] at a superstore)

One day old and I'm living on credit

[unintelligible chant and response between Gill and King here]