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John Fogerty Mr. Greed Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 6.40/10 [5 votes]Album: Centerfield / Original Release Date: 1985-01-15Genre: RockSong Duration: 4 min 09 sec
Mr. Greed
John Fogerty
John Fogerty
JOHN FOGERTY
- Mr. Greed LyricsMr. Greed, why you got to own everything that you see?
Mr. Greed, why you put a chain on everybody livin' free?
You're hungerin' for his house, you're hungerin' for his wife
And your appetite will never be denied
You're a devil of consumption, I hope you choke, Mr. Greed
How do you get away with robbin'?
Did your mother teach you how?
I hear you got away with murder
Did you do your Mama proud?
Mr. Greed, why you got to take more than you can ever use?
Bring 'em to their knees, isn't it enough just to win while they lose?
You bring no honor to the game, you feast upon the blood and pain
But the bones you hoard can only bring you shame
There's corruption in your path, be that your epitaph, Mr. Greed
How do you get away with robbin'?
Did your mother teach you how?
I hear you got away with murder
Did you do your Mama proud?
Mr. Greed
Mr. Greed
Mr. Greed
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Mr. Greed, why you put a chain on everybody livin' free?
You're hungerin' for his house, you're hungerin' for his wife
And your appetite will never be denied
You're a devil of consumption, I hope you choke, Mr. Greed
How do you get away with robbin'?
Did your mother teach you how?
I hear you got away with murder
Did you do your Mama proud?
Mr. Greed, why you got to take more than you can ever use?
You bring no honor to the game, you feast upon the blood and pain
But the bones you hoard can only bring you shame
There's corruption in your path, be that your epitaph, Mr. Greed
How do you get away with robbin'?
Did your mother teach you how?
I hear you got away with murder
Did you do your Mama proud?
Mr. Greed
Mr. Greed
Mr. Greed
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Facts about Mr. Greed
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Mr. Greed is written and performed by John Fogerty.
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It is first released on January 15, 1985 as part of John Fogerty's album "Centerfield" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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When we reflect on what the artist might have meant, John Fogerty's 'Mr. Greed' gives a powerful critique of the never-ending hunger for riches and power through the defendant's metaphor of Mr. Greed who embodies the whole thing along with the bad side of ambition and the extent of moral decay it leads to. The lyrics of Mr. Greed mainly highlight social criticism, angst, and also reflection in pitying forms and anger. However, the song also talks about greed and indulgence as well as moral decay and corruption being the main issues of our time. The lyrics are pretty rough and deal with topics such as greed, corruption, and violence which are definitely not appropriate for children. The representation of sinful acts and the use of bad words in the song are the reasons why it is given a PG-13 rating.
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Mr. Greed falls under the genre Rock.
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Mr. Greed is produced by John Fogerty.
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Mr. Greed song length is 4 minutes and 09 seconds.
Who wrote Mr. Greed lyrics?
Mr. Greed is written and performed by John Fogerty.
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When was Mr. Greed released?
It is first released on January 15, 1985 as part of John Fogerty's album "Centerfield" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Mr. Greed lyrics?
When we reflect on what the artist might have meant, John Fogerty's 'Mr. Greed' gives a powerful critique of the never-ending hunger for riches and power through the defendant's metaphor of Mr. Greed who embodies the whole thing along with the bad side of ambition and the extent of moral decay it leads to. The lyrics of Mr. Greed mainly highlight social criticism, angst, and also reflection in pitying forms and anger. However, the song also talks about greed and indulgence as well as moral decay and corruption being the main issues of our time. The lyrics are pretty rough and deal with topics such as greed, corruption, and violence which are definitely not appropriate for children. The representation of sinful acts and the use of bad words in the song are the reasons why it is given a PG-13 rating.
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Which genre is Mr. Greed?
Mr. Greed falls under the genre Rock.
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Who produced Mr. Greed?
Mr. Greed is produced by John Fogerty.
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How long is the song Mr. Greed?
Mr. Greed song length is 4 minutes and 09 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): John Fogerty
Record Label(s): 1984 John Fogerty
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