Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: grindcore
Song Meaning of “Pengar styr allt (utom power violence)” by Bingo
This song speaks to the pecking order of life, where those with money have power and can do nearly anything they want. It tells a story with a tragic ending, where a young person, maybe in a gang or a neighborhood, grows up to realize that the fate they have been dealt is not something they can escape. Money does, indeed, control everything, even if they have the strength and the will to resist it. The chorus goes: “Pengar styr allt, utom power violence,” which literally translates to, “Money rules everything, except for power violence.” The song is a reminder that even if someone stands their ground and resists the forces of money, ultimately, those with financial power will still come out on top. It is a cautionary tale of how power and money can have a lasting effect on someone’s life, and a reminder that money, however much it can be demonized, will always win in the end.