Chumbawamba - Song Of The Government Minister Who Enjoys His Work lyrics

Test the water feel the ground Send the tax collectors round Fill the coffers pound by pound A surer way to keep in line The rabble who spend half their time Wishing they could have what's mine Stamping on the people's hands This is where I'll make my stand This is how I'll rule this land I'll push and push a little more I'll push and goad and tease the poor A good excuse to fight my war The war between have-nots and haves My little game of smash and grab Turn the screw increase the tax Friend or foe, who goes there? Turns his coat and takes the rear Sings the Red Flag once a year