Story Behind The Song
The danger of quick accumulation of wealth through asset inflation is an underlying theme in the Paper Fortune$ story.
Song Description
The entrepreneurs are on a roll, acquisition fueling asset growth, as Johnny secures the backing of the Bank
| Song Length |
1:43 |
Genre |
Pop - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
In High Spirits |
Subject |
Arrogance |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1980 - 1989 |
Lyrics
General Credit
I?ll take your General Credit, but there?s better to come
Found a family firm to raid, don?t tell Henry?s son
We?ll strip their assets seldom used
Much under-valued, I?ve perused
Sir, is that Jones boy confused
He?s never played for profits!
They?re asset-rich and profit-poor
Who could ask for anything more
I see the chance to speculate (Ernie: Speculate?)
Your Bank, Sir, must participate
Their Balance Sheet?s way underpriced in land and building terms
Because conservatism is tradition in such firms
Their share price should be treble, Sir?
We?ll give the market quite a stir
They?ll soon forget who Henry?s were
Once we uplift the profits!
They?re asset-rich and profit-poor
Who could ask for anything more
I see the chance to speculate (Ernie: Speculate?)
Your Bank, Sir, must participate
They?re asset-rich and profit-poor
Who could ask for anything more
I urge you to participate
ERN: My bank can?t wait to, er, how do you call it? Speculate?