it's a cracker

IT'S A CRACKER

The finger points at shop floors for petty thieving
Exemption shines up where the big leagues stalk
To get 'em worried, i.e. get 'em believing
That right as rain's the way the privileged walk

Keep one eye cocked for minor offences
Support the hip hypocrisy of crime
Big stealing pays to build up the defences
And gives authority above the question why

Where struggling competes with smiling
The arguments inherent in the soup kitchen
When it's a good old time for sighing
There's no backing down without giving in

The finger points away regarding violence
Unlawful exercise in physical force
Pit 'em against each other, build a fence
And give the reins to him on the police horse

Keep one eye cocked for personal preference
Handy pandemonium if and when required
Get it filed away, give it a reference
Glossy authority beyond the question why

When struggling contends with smiling
Looking to take all that you've got to give
It's a good time for striving
If you're not ready for dying, you'd better live