They're An American Firm (Grand Punk Railroad)

[yoyossarian]

Thought I'd throw down another of these, from back in the late '90's...

They're An American Firm (by D X Stone, actually)
(to the tune of "We're An American Band" by Grand Funk Railroad)

Out of work after 30 years
Last week the factory disappeared
We've been had--that's what I think
The board of directors didn't even blink
It seems they learned that labor rates
Are ridiculously low outside the States
They said, "Sorry guys--We gotta go!"
And they proceeded to move to Mexico

They're an American firm
They're an American firm
Profits are slightly down--they're movin' outta town
They're an American firm

Oh, that cheap labor in Panama
There'll be a big bonus for the CEO
Sweet sweet profits--the name of the game
They're breakin' no laws and that's the real shame
They call it commerce and free trade
So why do we all feel so used and betrayed
It’s pretty strange--or so it seems
How our nightmare could be their American dream

They're an American firm
They're an American firm
They're movin' cuz they can--kiss off your pension plan
They're an American firm

They're an American firm
They're an American firm
They just pick up and go--don't even let you know
They're an American firm

[dogknob]

1. kick!

:hi:

[Swamp Rat]

2. k&r