Lyrics
One old man a ten hour day
Describes an elderly man working a ten-hour day with no extra money.
And not a dime to spare
Highlights the financial struggle of the old man, having no spare money.
Playin' on his pawn shop horn
The old man plays music on a pawn shop horn, expressing his passion or coping mechanism.
And breathin' into the air
Suggests the man's breath and music contribute to the surrounding atmosphere.
I've got more coal to fire
Speaker mentions their responsibilities, emphasizing the challenges of providing for others.
And another soul to feed
Expresses the ongoing struggle and responsibility of caring for someone else.
Little old lady left the scene
A little old lady left the scene recently, possibly passing away.
About an hour ago
Specifies the time of the lady's departure, indicating a recent event.
Her purse was filled
Her purse was full, yet all her valuable items remain unsold.
All her silver unsold
Implies financial struggles despite having valuable possessions.
Little old lady had a mouth
Describes the lady as having a mouth but nothing meaningful to say.
But nothing to say
Suggests a lack of substance or depth in the lady's communication.
Despite her allegiances
Despite her loyalties, she has found a way, possibly implying adaptability.
She has found a way
Indicates the lady's ability to navigate challenges despite her allegiances.
Even a bling squirrel needs a nut yea
Even a wealthy individual (bling squirrel) needs financial security.
Do rebut that
Encourages challenging or questioning such beliefs.
And if you open up your mouth
Advises caution when expressing opinions, implying potential consequences.
You better shut that
Emphasizes the need to control one's speech to avoid negative outcomes.
It's never ever gonna go away
Suggests that certain issues or challenges will persist indefinitely.
"I'm homeless, God bless, good day"
Quotes a phrase expressing homelessness, seeking blessings, and bidding farewell.
Would that I were you
Expresses a desire to be in the listener's position, possibly implying envy or longing.
Would I be free
Raises the question of freedom if the roles were reversed.
And would that you were me
Ponders the listener's potential choices if they were in the speaker's position.
Would you burn or flee
Poses a hypothetical situation where the listener must decide whether to confront or escape difficulties.
The blood is on your hands
Accuses the listener of having blood on their hands, suggesting guilt or responsibility for a negative outcome.
You've got it on your feet
Extends the blame to the listener's feet, emphasizing their involvement in the situation.
Your first is in the air
Suggests the listener's active participation, with their "first" symbolizing a direct role.
And somewhere in between
Describes a state between two extremes, possibly indicating a complex or unresolved situation.
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