They tell you not to worry  They say they're terribly sorry  But that's the way it has to be  For the likes of me  Just be good and know your station  Always look on the bright side  Keep your faith and keep your patience  Your reward is after you've died    So don't be told  Don't be consoled  Things are so bad  You can never make do  And there's always someone better off than you    They tell you that's your future  It's all down to human nature  Simply settle for what you got  That's destiny and that's your lot  All of us cannot come first  Yes, what you have is second-best  But it might be a good deal worse  Third world peasants get even less    So don't be told  Don't be consoled  Things are so bad  You can never make do  And there's always someone better off than you    Do you care that it's not fair?  Is this the way we have to live?  I know I care  And I want an equal share  Even if it means I have to give    The people who are on top  Say that you should keep your chin up  And they are keen to show you  The unhappy ones below you  But I want no more of that stuff  That's looking at it upside down  And the world has got money enough  For us to make it go around    Don't be told  Don't be consoled  Don't be ruled  Don't be fooled  Because things are so bad you can never make do  And there's always someone better off than you