Lyrics
We drive an old beat up car
We have a worn-out car.
We play our out of tune guitars
We play guitars that are out of tune.
Mother Nature keeps us safe
Nature protects us.
Even when we're off our face
Even in altered states, Nature safeguards us.
A waif is all I want to be
I desire to be a waif, someone free-spirited.
Not better for you no worse for me
Being a waif doesn't make me better or worse than you.
You've got a mobile phone and heaps of money
You have material possessions, but I value freedom.
We ain't got much but at least we're free
We may not have much, but we are free.
You may sit and talk and stare
Observers may judge, but I won't conform by cutting my hair.
But he's not gonna cut his hair
Rejecting societal norms like maintaining appearance.
Not gonna patch my jeans or wash my face
I won't conform to societal expectations, staying true to myself.
Going to keep on being a waif
Embracing the identity of a waif despite societal pressures.
A waif you see is an unloved child
A waif symbolizes an unloved, stray, and wild child.
A kid that's stray and gone kind of wild
Describing the unconventional and rebellious nature of a waif.
You can change your name, change your look
You can change superficial aspects, but true identity persists.
You can even change your style
Encouraging authenticity despite societal pressures.
But why don't you come and live with us for a while
Inviting others to experience the freedom of being a waif.
We pick up work when we can
We take odd jobs for sustenance.
Our clothes are all second hand
Our clothing is second-hand, emphasizing simplicity.
Harmonicas are old and abused
Our harmonicas may be old, but they retain the ability to play the blues.
But she can still play the blues
Highlighting resilience and talent despite challenges.
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