Socialist Snake Blues

Lyrics: Socialist Snake Blues

Verse 1:
I used to slither free, out on the open sand,
But now they tell me where to go, like they’ve got some grand plan.
They capped my fangs, said, “Venom’s for the many, not the few,”
Now I gotta ration bites—I guess I’ll just chew!

Chorus:
Oh, I’m a rattler in a socialist land,
Where every strike needs a union brand.
No more biting solo, it’s a team affair,
Now I share my burrow, cause that’s only fair!
The Socialist Snake Blues, can’t hiss without a rule,
In this new world, baby, I’m a venom-sharing fool.

Verse 2:
Signed up for snake healthcare, but man, what a line,
By the time they see my fangs, I’ll be out of time.
I wanted to bite quick, get my own prey,
But the snake collective said, “Wait your turn, no need to slay!”

Chorus:
Oh, I’m a rattler in a socialist land,
Where every strike needs a union brand.
No more biting solo, it’s a team affair,
Now I share my burrow, cause that’s only fair!
The Socialist Snake Blues, can’t hiss without a rule,
In this new world, baby, I’m a venom-sharing fool.

Bridge:
Now every rattler gets an equal piece of the prey,
Even the lazy ones who nap all day.
Tumbleweeds roll, but my venom stays still,
Cause biting on your own is against the will!

Outro:
So here I am, just a snake with a dream,
Trying to live my life, but stuck in the scheme.
If you hear me rattlin’, it’s not ’cause I’m mad,
Just waiting for approval from the Workers’ Comrade.