Back in the day in the '80s when the Old bands would play (old school) They managed O.K. They did fine Although they never got paid (that's cool) 50 cent shows, no cars we walked Both ways through the snow (up hill) That's how it should go, but you're too busy Counting your dough (each bill) If you want to be punk, if you want to be cool Don't forget the golden rule Stay underground, you must stay poor Don't grow up and don't ask for more You live for the green, dead presidents Are destroying our scene (money) You know what I mean, you pay your rent By selling the dream (for me) No Individual Retirement Account Forget you and your 401K (wall street) I'm gonna stay as poor As I am today (can't eat) You can't be punk if you don't care that dollar signs are everywhere It seems like everyone's on Victory But I will give away all that's mine, and we won't make another dime Money changes everything, you see But I won't let it change me.