Discover the story of the song > Do They Owe Us a Living? – Crass

The lyrics are about how the government and society treat the protagonist unfairly and make it hard for them to succeed in life, including at school and in relationships. The protagonist believes that they are owed a better life and that society should support them. They also criticize the media and authority figures for trying to control their thoughts and actions, and for selling advice they don't want or need. The repetitive chorus emphasizes that the protagonist feels entitled to a better life because of the way they have been mistreated.