A razor-sharp, satirical song about royal privilege and public accountability. This monarchy parody music takes a darkly funny look at elite culture, mocking outdated authority and the collapse of status when scrutiny hits. A modern monarchy criticism parody with biting satire about faded nobility, it delivers witty commentary on power and downfall in the UK royal family satire tradition. Expect a humorous royal downfall lyric style with political and royal satire ballad energy, blending a parody about fallen aristocrats with sharp lyrical takedowns of celebrity entitlement. A bold, modern satire on high society scandals and the myth of untouchable status—perfect for listeners seeking royal scandal satire songs and satirical aristocracy commentary.

The Once-Grand Duke of York

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1
go ask a farmer
if you wanna know if seasons are changing
don't need a science book
to tell you things are going really strange
go ask a politician
if you wanna hear the same old lying

come on!
we can see it with our own damn eyes
come on!
what's all this smoke if there's no fire

there's no more hiding
the future will sentence their crimes

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but look on the bright side
you get a water view
a river running down your street

no farm for tending
no fence for mending
what's everybody gonna eat
god only knows

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go ask the children
if they think everything will be alright
what will we tell them
that we did our best or just let it slide/ride

some people are saying
it's too late and we're outta time

come on!
are we gonna lay down and die
come on!
it's not over till we give up the fight

struggle's a journey
worth doing cos doing it's right

The View

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