Ciy officials lie on and on again Down in my city, the rent has gone up again Hide benind fakse words no more What the fuck d you take us for Council- you bastards control the waterfront Don't let them tear you down Tried to protest, it seems all invain This rent increase I can't afford to pay The place I live is hip today In comes the rich the poor has t g away Down at city hall I state my case The city council has all been paid They stand for the people, so they say You filthy liars I hope you rot in hell Council-You bastards control the waterfront Don't let them tear you down Rent control petitionsand off to court we go The judge takes our side, our voice has been heard The city knows of the council's illegal way's This working man just won't go away