While the group isn’t known for satirical songwriting or tongue-in-cheek silliness, Palm Ghosts drops its “God Help The Poor Billionaires,” a cheap shot at some of those wonderfully wealthy individuals who help so many. Of themselves. We live in a virtual real-time reality, and this is aimed squarely at the absurdities of modern America and the strange timeline we are living through.

Driven by shimmering guitars, steady grooves, and Palm Ghosts’ signature cinematic melancholy, “God Help The Poor Billionaires” pairs infectious melodies with sharply satirical lyrics. The song casts a sardonic eye on corporate power, wealth consolidation, and the performative narratives that often dominate U.S. political discourse. While the tone is humorous, the critique is razor-sharp. The lyrics lean fully into the irony:

Through deadpan delivery and clever repetition, Palm Ghosts paint a picture of unchecked influence and a public expected—if not instructed—to sympathize with society’s most insulated power brokers. The result is a track that feels both timely and timeless: a commentary on greed, complicity, and the surreal normalization of inequality.
 
“I look at the news and think, ‘Is this really where we are?’” says Palm Ghosts vocalist / bassist Joseph  Lekkas. “It’s satire, but not by much. The world keeps handing us material.”
 
Musically, “God Help The Poor Billionaires” channels the band’s signature blend of ’80s-influenced post-punk and modern indie atmosphere. Fans of contemporary acts might just feel right at home—though Palm Ghosts’ voice remains unmistakably their own. It’s easily the track you’re able to fall in love with on first, second, third, or 100th listen.