I sleep restlessly
Covered with straw
With holes in my shoes
Hungry from eating crumbs
I'm a laugh in their eyes
Without a voice I sing with her
torn accordion
Out of tune, but sincere
I'm a laugh in their eyes
Then the world turns
I find myself in the glow of wealthy lights
Have you ever breathed perfume
that floats around the different people?
The desire to stand with them shoulder to shoulder
has faded in the darkness
I'll remain where I started
Away from the gray crowd
Pushed between weeds
But I will not suffer
I sleep restlessly, sweating in silk
Bursting from hearty cuisine
Fed up with taxes and customs
How can I sway people?
I'm a target for mockery
This time I'd do anything for a good voice
To take all the emotions out of the books
Trade work for inspiration
How can I sway people?
I'm always a target for mockery
Then the world turns
I find myself in the glow of lights of poverty
Have you ever breathed perfume
that floats around the different people?
The desire to stand with them shoulder to shoulder
has faded in the darkness