refers to a quote by william ewart gladstone (1809–1898), a British statesman and the dominant personality of the Liberal party from 1868 until 1894.

A great orator and a master of finance, he was deeply religious and brought a highly moralistic tone to politics. To many he represented the best qualities of Victorian england, but he was also passionately disliked, most notably by his sovereign, Queen Victoria, and by his chief political rival, Benjamin Disraeli.the song-title is taken from the following quote: 'All the world over, I will back the masses against the classes'.