Greg enthusiastically expresses his hope that people will start questioning what may seem obvious, as there is often a deeper meaning that contradicts surface appearances. He believes in the existence of an inner logic. In the song, this inner logic represents the hidden truth that one must discover on their own. It reveals that the secret of America lies in prioritizing corporate profits above all else. Greg points out that many individuals, especially those working in fields like healthcare, government, or pharmaceuticals, may not be aware of this. They genuinely believe they are helping Americans, but their ability to do so is ultimately limited by their company’s profit-making goals. Similar to the US government, their focus is more on the economic well-being of their company rather than the well-being of the people. Greg’s realization came while reading a biography about the Rockefeller family, where he noticed parallels between major record labels and the powerful Rockefeller corporations. This made him uncomfortable being a part of such a machinery.
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