Song picture
It's Who You Know
Like
Playlist
Comment Share
Free download
Blues/boogie-rocker with protest lyrics. The shortest of all my songs. (Time 2:20)
Artist picture
Solo artist in RI specializing in tight melodic rock and power pop
MY HEARTFELT PRAYERS, COMFORT, AND SUPPORT ARE WITH THOSE VICTIMS OF THE VICIOUS ATTACKS ON THE WORLD TRADE CENTER AND THE PENTAGON, THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS. IN DEDICATION AND HOPE SOMEDAY FOR WORLD PEACE, I ENCOURAGE YOU TO CHECK OUT THE UPBEAT BUT PLEADING SONG "WHAT WILL IT TAKE". Peace! - BMP PLEASE CLICK THE "NEWS" LINK ON THE RIGHT SIDE FOR SOME SPECIAL NEWS! Hi. I'm Brian Michael Page, a solo artist in Rhode Island. The band (at the moment) is me, myself, and I.
Song Info
Genre
Rock • Rock n Roll
Charts
Peak #686
Peak in subgenre #40
Author
Brian Michael Page
Rights
2000 My Way Music
Uploaded
February 18, 2002
Track Files
MP3
MP3 2.1 MB • 24 kbps • 2:20
Story behind the song
My true feelings about three particular systems in my home state - the banking system, the judicial system, and (worst) the political system. In light of a certain "Operation Plunder-Dome" at one city hall and also a few personal experiences of my own that were not very pleasant.
Lyrics
It's not what you know In this money-hungry state. Ya know I pay all my taxes But there's no food on my plate. If you can't afford insurance, You can't afford to drive. How does a man get to work And get to prove that he's alive. Well... (Chorus) Let me tell ya, my friend It's not what you know, it's who you know. Ya gotta grease the itchy palms Of those "holier-than-thou's" to make a go. We got convicted politicians Some are back in office now. If you wanna get somewhere, Let those people show you how. They're experienced extortionists Who'll take you for a ride. Learn from them, my friends. Keep them always at your side. Oh... (Repeat Chorus) If you try your hand at brib'ry, It'll get you everywhere. A few G’s will keep your license; Or a mansion if you dare. Like me, you could work and struggle And be down on your luck. To succeed, you must be willing To give up that mighty buck. For... (Repeat Chorus twice)
On Playlists
Comments
Please sign up or log in to post a comment.