There’s a direct tension between John Lennon’s Imagine and the Dan’s view of the world.

I heard it was you; talkin’bout a world where all is
free. It just couldn’t be. And only a fool would say that.

The man in the street, draggin’ his feet
Don’t want to hear your ‘good’ news
Imagine your face, there in his place
Standing inside his brown shoes.

From what I’ve tasted of desire, I’ll hold with those who favor fire.

My friends say no
don’t go for that cotton candy
Son you’re playing with …

Right; thanks; yes; I know.