Perhaps 80's New Wave Was More Substantive than We Thought?

For those of you that thought 80's New Wave was just about the overuse of synthesizers and fluorescent lights, I submit for your approval:

From New Order's "True Faith"

The chances are we've gone too far.
You took my time and you took my money.
Now I fear you've left me standing,
In a world that's so demanding.

Maybe Joy Division part deux knew what they were talking about. That is, if you take the leap and apply the above to US economic policy.

From Wall of Voodoo's "Mexican Radio"

I dial it in and tune the station.
They talk about the U.S. inflation.
I understand just a little.
No comprende, it's a riddle.

I can see this as an apt commentary on the average citizen's grasp of Federal Reserve policies and their effects on currency value.

Perhaps these bands were able to tear themselves away from their cocaine and Rubik's Cubes long enough to make some contributions to the fight for reason. At least, as long as you're willing to read them that way.