Oliver Anthony’s song “Rich Men North of Richmond” highlights the struggles of the working class in America. The song was released on August 11, 2023, and within two days, it had gone viral and placed three of Anthony’s songs in Apple Music’s top 10. This sudden success helped to launch Anthony’s career, and even caught the attention of legendary country star John Rich, who offered to help Anthony produce a record.
Rich Men North of Richmond Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I’ve been sellin’ my soul, workin’ all day
Overtime hours for bullshit pay
So I can sit out here and waste my life away
Drag back home and drown my troubles away
[Pre-Chorus]
It’s a damn shame what the world’s gotten to
For people like me and people like you
Wish I could just wake up and it not be true
But it is, oh, it is
[Chorus]
Livin’ in the new world
With an old soul
These rich men north of Richmond
Lord knows they all just wanna have total control
Wanna know what you think, wanna know what you do
And they don’t think you know, but I know that you do
‘Cause your dollar ain’t shit and it’s taxed to no end
‘Cause of rich men north of Richmond
[Verse 2]
I wish politicians would look out for miners
And not just minors on an island somewhere
Lord, we got folks in the street, ain’t got nothin’ to eat
And the obese milkin’ welfare
[Verse 3]
Well, God, if you’re 5-foot-3 and you’re 300 pounds
Taxes ought not to pay for your bags of fudge rounds
Young men are puttin’ themselves six feet in the ground
‘Cause all this damn country does is keep on kickin’ them down
[Pre-Chorus]
Lord, it’s a damn shame what the world’s gotten to
For people like me and people like you
Wish I could just wake up and it not be true
But it is, oh, it is
[Chorus]
Livin’ in the new world
With an old soul
These rich men north of Richmond
Lord knows they all just wanna have total control
Wanna know what you think, wanna know what you do
And they don’t think you know, but I know that you do
‘Cause your dollar ain’t shit and it’s taxed to no end
‘Cause of rich men north of Richmond
[Outro]
I’ve been sellin’ my soul, workin’ all day
Overtime hours for bullshit pay
FAQs
Q: Who is the producer of Oliver Anthony’s song titled “Rich Men North of Richmond”?
A: Oliver Anthony himself handled the production of the track “Rich Men North of Richmond.”
Q: When was Oliver Anthony’s song “Rich Men North of Richmond” released?
A: The song “Rich Men North of Richmond” by Oliver Anthony was released on August 8, 2023.
Q: Who wrote the song “Rich Men North of Richmond” by Oliver Anthony?
A: The song “Rich Men North of Richmond” by Oliver Anthony was written by Oliver Anthony..
