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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Morrissey
Morrissey
Vocals
Stephen Street
Stephen Street
Keyboards
Mary Margaret O'Hara
Mary Margaret O'Hara
Additional Vocals
Andy Rourke
Andy Rourke
Bass Guitar
Mike Joyce
Mike Joyce
Drums
Craig Gannon
Craig Gannon
Guitar
Neil Taylor
Neil Taylor
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Morrissey
Morrissey
Songwriter
Stephen Street
Stephen Street
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Tim Young
Tim Young
Mastering Engineer
Alan Winstanley
Alan Winstanley
Producer
Clive Langer
Clive Langer
Producer

Lyrics

There are some bad people on the rise
There are some bad people on the rise
They're saving their own skins by
Ruining people's lives
Bad, bad people on the rise
Young, married couple in debt
Ever felt had?
Young, married couple in debt
Ever felt had?
On a government scheme
Designed to kill your dream
Oh Mum, oh Dad
Once poor, always poor
La la la la
Interesting drug
The one that you took
Tell the truth, it really helped you
An interesting drug
The one that you took
God, it really, really helped you
You wonder why we're only half-ashamed
Because enough is too much
And look around
Can you blame us?
Can you blame us?
On a government scheme
Designed to kill your dream
Oh Mum, oh Dad
Once poor, always poor
La la la la
Interesting drug
The one that you took
Tell the truth, it really helped you
An interesting drug
The one that you took
God, it really, really helped you
You wonder why we're only half-ashamed
Because enough is too much
And look around
Can you blame us?
Can you blame us?
Written by: Morrissey, Stephen Street

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