Something For Free
Yearning for Compassion: Struggles of a Hard-Knock Life
Lyrics
Landlord knocking at my door saying son you can't live here no more
Landlord informs the speaker they can't stay due to inability to pay rent.
He smiled and said I hope you understand
Landlord expresses a sense of understanding or sympathy.
You see I live a life of luxury and if you can't afford to pay me
Landlord claims a luxurious lifestyle, prompting the need for rent payment.
I guess I'll have to find somebody else who can
If the speaker can't pay, the landlord will find someone else who can.
So I said won't you give me something, don't leave me here with nothing
Speaker pleads for something, not to be left with nothing.
Won't you give me something for free
Reiterating the plea, asking for something for free.
You see I've had a rough time lately, I've been kicked around, gone crazy
Speaker describes recent hardships and requests something for free.
Won't you give me something for free
Repeating the request for something without a cost.
Taxman knocking at my door saying son, you got to give me some more
Taxman demands more payment from the speaker.
He smiled at me and then held out his hand
Taxman smiles and extends his hand, expecting payment.
You see this ain't a free country you know, now it's time to pay me what you owe
Reference to the obligation to pay taxes in a non-free country.
Now dig down deep and give me all you can
Taxman instructs the speaker to give all they can.
So I said won't you give me something, don't leave me here with nothing
Repetition of the request for something without leaving with nothing.
Won't you give me something for free
Speaker seeks something for free after losing everything.
I've lost everything that I own and it's through no fault of my own
Speaker declares loss of possessions, not due to personal fault.
So won't you give me something for free
Asking for something for free in the face of personal loss.
Taxman said son, no can do, my hands are tied, I don't make the rules
Taxman claims inability to fulfill the speaker's request due to constraints.
Landlord turned his head and walked away
Landlord ignores the speaker's plea and leaves.
I tried to live my life an honest man, now the time has come to make my stand
Speaker reflects on a life of honesty and prepares to take action.
So I'm gonna take back all I can today
Expresses the decision to reclaim what's possible today.
So I said won't you give me something, I ain't leaving here with nothing
Reiterates the request for something without leaving with nothing.
Won't you give me something for free
Asking for something for free, emphasizing the plea.
I've been through breakups, I've had breakdowns, I've been shook up, I've been shot down
Speaker recounts various challenges faced in life.
So won't you give me something for free
Repeats the plea for something without cost, considering past struggles.
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