the love of money

"the love of money," he said 
"is the root of all evil
politics is just
show biz for ugly people
now, if you want to make a difference
listen to me
I know what to do
because I know what I see"

I listened with interest
because he knew what I needed
I tried to do good
but I never succeeded
I knew I had a future
I could feel it in my bones
but I never held it in my hands
I always felt so alone