Famous quote by Steve Winwood

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The percentage youre paying is too high priced While youre living beyond all your means And the man in the suit has just
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"The percentage you're paying is too high priced While you're living beyond all your means And the man in the suit has just bought a new car From the profit he's made on your dreams"

- Steve Winwood

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This quote is a commentary on the unfairness of the economic system. It recommends that the wealthy are benefiting from the less fortunate, benefiting off of their dreams and aspirations. The speaker is slamming the rich for living beyond their means, while the less fortunate are paying expensive a portion of their income. The speaker is likewise explaining the paradox of the wealthy man in the match buying a brand-new cars and truck with the money he has actually left of the imagine the less fortunate. This quote is a reminder of the inequality that exists in our society and the need for a more fair financial system.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Steve Winwood somewhere between May 12, 1948 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from England. The author also have 2 other quotes.

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