Life in the 20th Century is everything but easy Most people unemployed The young and the old on the dole
Fortunately, our modern state Developed methods to keep you out of misery
In hour or two spent in a queue Fill twenty files and access to paradise
If you're 25, ask for R.M.I Just stay home and get the fucking money And it's so well made that Your debts will be erased Make your best to abuse the system
Brave new world remunerating idleness as a part-time job
Of course some things are asked to me Go to the ANPE So that they go on paying When all I do is nothing
Fortunately it's only two times a week Sometimes you make a sacrifice
I tiny pain for a comfortable gain Allowances are falling like rain
Stand and deliver profits and benefits
Help yourself in the gold nine The witty lead the ? Help yourself in the gold nine Like suddenly comes fine
Fortunately our modern state Keeps you out of misery.