The 99 Songtext
von Son Volt

Journalists in jail covering the scene
The profit column′s rise for the corporate machine
Take the stand now, protest and holler
Desecration of the land for the almighty dollar

99 percent, 99 percent
It's a trickle-down world, like you′re stuck in cement

Imbalance hangs over
The 99 is down here
Imbalance hangs over
The 99 is down here


They can fill up the jails, but it won't make a dent
Those sins don't wash away in the sea of discontent
Already spent, already spent
No way to get ahead ′cause it′s already spent

With no spot at the table, hopes and dreams have died
The 99 percent have been taken for a ride

Imbalance hangs over
The 99 is down here
Imbalance hangs over
The 99 is down here

99 percent, 99 percent
It's a trickle-down world, like you′re stuck in cement
99 percent, 99 percent
It's a trickle-down world, like you′re stuck in cement