Lyrics
Do you know what you're looking for?
Questioning the purpose or goal in life.
Streets of gold, fame and fortune?
Desire for a life filled with wealth and recognition.
You didn't fancy working in a factory
Not interested in traditional work, possibly seeking alternative paths.
But your mum and dad didn't agree
Parents disapprove of chosen path, causing conflict.
You slept on Waterloo station at first
Initial struggle, homelessness at Waterloo station.
But now you've moved to a posher squat
Improved living conditions but still unconventional ('posher squat').
You wonder where your next meal will come from
Concerns about basic needs, uncertain about the future.
Still it's better than living at home
Despite challenges, the current situation is preferable to living with family.
You're looking tired 'cause it's been three weeks
Visible signs of hardship, fatigue after a difficult period.
Since you changed your clothes or washed your feet
Neglect of personal hygiene, highlighting the tough circumstances.
But you're learning fast all the time
Adapting quickly to the harsh realities of life on the streets.
How to cadge cigarettes and pills
Engaging in survival behaviors like begging for cigarettes and pills.
I don't condemn what you done
Expressing understanding and empathy for the choices made.
I know what it is to be young
Relating to the challenges and impulsiveness of youth.
You're only searching for today
Focusing on the present without worrying too much about the future.
To see the answers about yesterday -
Seeking answers about the past to make sense of the present.
And I hope you find
Expressing hope for the individual's journey and self-discovery.
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