City officials lie on and on again
  Down in my city, the rent has gone up again
  Hide behind false words no more
  What the fuck do you take us for
    Council - you bastards control the waterfront
  Don't let them tear you down
    Tried to protest, it seems all in vain
  This rent increase I can't afford to pay
  The please I live is hip today
  In comes the rich the poor has to go away
    Down at city hall I state my case
  The city council has all been paid
  They stand for the people, so they say
  You filthy liars, I hope you rot in hell
    Council - you bastards control the waterfront
  Don't let them tear you down
    Rent control petitions and off to court we go
  The judge takes our side, our voice has been heard
  This city knows of the council's illegal ways
  This working man just won't go away