Feb 2022 folk
One Factory Town
Mike Delaney, FAWM22-11
I return to my rust belt hometown ‘cause my mom is sick
But I need to find a job. And I need to do it quick.
There’s only one factory that has a “Help Wanted” sign
And their parking lot is busy, so that should be fine.
Inside there’s a lot of hustle and bustle.
It looks like they prefer men with lots of muscles
I find the office and ask if I can apply
Pete says that’s great and suggests I give it a try
Chorus:
We value people; our work’s intensive
Our staff is busy; our targets steep
We’re pushing so hard; pressure extensive
The product’s shipping; we never sleep
Pete gives me a tour of the factory floor
So many workers but he says they need more
I ask why this is the only busy factory in town
Pete tells me, no, it’s the other way around
But Pete, yours is the only parking lot that is full
I think you’re feeding me a load of bull
He tells me I have to go and have a look inside
Only then will I be able to decide
Chorus
So, I head to my car when I’m done with Pete
Drive to the empty parking lot down the street
I assume it’s a factory that’s all shut down
Like all but one I’ve seen around the town
I go inside and I see their flying production line
They’re making their widgets in record time
Inside this ghost factory it’s serene; not chaotic
The assembly line workers are all robotic!
Bridge/Pre-Chorus:
I head back to Pete and ask, What the deal?
He says the bottom line is what it’s all about
It’s cheaper for us to pay minimum wage
Even if we constantly burn people out
Final Chorus:
We can’t afford robots; They’re too expensive
So, we hire people; They’re really cheap
Our low wage staffing; Is so expansive
They work their asses off; at the cost of sleep
Repeat Chorus + Tag:
So many burn out; So many weep
@lenigmusx1 Feb 2022
Are you In Buffalo but the icon didn’t post…
@lenigmusx1 Feb 2022
I’m on a random mission. Great find sounds like you are in . Or maybe Scranton PA lol. The chorus is great. Again I’m always impressed with someone who can write a story song. You do it very well. The two step groove is great. The Ghost factory is crazy This is truly outstanding. It outlines sine very corporo-capitalistic ideologies that it makes me smile. Well done!