Oliver Anthony Rich Men North of Richmond Lyrics
by Alaguvelan M
Updated Aug 13, 2023
Oliver Anthony Rich Men North of Richmond
Emerging country artist Oliver Anthony has skyrocketed to online stardom thanks to his impactful track, "Rich Men North of Richmond," which gained viral traction across social media platforms. With over 1.1 million views on Radiowv's YouTube channel, this politically charged song resonates with the working class.
The song's immense popularity reverberated through platforms like TikTok and Reddit. Oliver Anthony's musical talent continued to captivate audiences as he released another track, "Virginia," just days later. Engaging discussions and admiration for "Rich Men North of Richmond" flourished on Reddit and YouTube.
A YouTube user shared on Oliver Anthony's official channel: Oliver Anthony's rapid rise was propelled by "Rich Men North of Richmond," propelling him to overnight fame. His official YouTube channel, @oliveranthonymusic, boasts 24.6K subscribers, while his Instagram, @oliver_anthony_music_, gathers a following of 49.6K.
Portions of the song also made their way to his Instagram and YouTube shorts. Netizens were enthralled by Oliver Anthony's compelling vocal delivery and storytelling in "Rich Men North of Richmond." In the comments section of a YouTube short featuring a clip from the song, fans cheered him on and discussed the song's significance and his remarkable voice.
Oliver Anthony Rich Men North of Richmond Lyrics
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I've been sellin' my soul, workin' all day
Overtime hours for bullshit pay
Oliver Anthony Rich Men North of Richmond Release Date
On August 9, the song was unveiled via Radiowv's YouTube channel, swiftly amassing over 1.1 million views as of the current moment. This musical creation resonates with a robust political message tailored to the working class.
Musician Oliver Anthony, hailing from Farmville, Virginia, is set to embark on a tour after recently soaring to stardom. His track "Rich Men North of Richmond," dropped on YouTube, and garnered over 4.5 million views and more than 302,000 likes – a stark contrast to his earlier release under the same record label which received a mere fraction of that engagement. The lyrics suggest that the song's protagonists are the politicians in Washington, D.C., located over 100 miles north of Richmond, Virginia.
The tour commences with a stop in Currituck, North Carolina, offering free admission, along with the availability of food and beverages at the Morris Farm Market. Anthony assured his followers on X (formerly known as Twitter) that this is just the beginning, hinting at more shows to come and urging them not to fret if it requires a lengthy journey.
Following the song's release, Anthony's Instagram followers surged, growing by nearly 50,000 within a span of two days (Thursday to Friday), a considerable leap from his previous count of fewer than 10,000.
Oliver Anthony Rich Men North of Richmond Song Details
Song
Rich Men North of Richmond
Singer
Oliver Anthony
Lyrics
Oliver Anthony
Music
Oliver Anthony
Label
Oliver Anthony
Artist
Oliver Anthony
Language
English
Song Genre
Country Song
Released Date
August 9, 2023
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Oliver Anthony Rich Men North of Richmond Official Video Song
Oliver Anthony Rich Men North of Richmond Lyrics - FAQ
The song is titled "Rich Men North of Richmond."
The singer of the song is Oliver Anthony.
The lyrics were written by Oliver Anthony.
The music was composed by Oliver Anthony.
The song was released on August 9, 2023.