Five

     During the twenties, industrialization was the answer to solve issues with money and gave people a chance at the “dream”; but, industrialization caused problems. It was more important for companies to make money than its workers. It was fast and chaotic at the industrialized areas for the Holbrook family. At the mining district, the family had a horrible life because the fear of losing Jim to the mines. Jim's and his coworkers’ factory had a major accident that sent one man to the hospital and scorched a pregnant woman’s belly.

     The family living in any city did not help them; although, the cities were for families to go and find a prosperous life.  Industrialization began disturbing the farming industry because families were moving to industrialized cities. Neil Sedaka’s “Bad Blood” connects to the idea of how people were told lies about the move towards industrialization. People thought it would help their lives, but the companies only helped themselves. One of Jim’s coworkers, Marsalek, had a heart attack and was “charged for the company ambulance.”  Industrialization is like a seductive woman trying to lure men into her trap. Once she has caught her man, he starts to grasp how she is “bad blood” and “an evil child.”  

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Bad (ba-a-ad) blood (blo-o-od)
The woman was born to lie
Makes promises she can't keep
With the wink on an eye

Bad (ba-a-ad) blood (blo-o-od)
Brother, you've been deceived
It's bound to change you mind
About all you believe

(1:34-1:59)Bad (ba-a-ad) blood (blo-o-od)
The bitch is in her smile
The lie is on her lips
Such an evil child

Bad (ba-a-ad) blood (blo-o-od)
Is takin' you for a ride
Bad (ba-a-ad) blood (blo-o-od)
The bitch is in her smile
The lie is on her lips
Such an evil child