Skint Lyrics

If I was down to my last dollar,- would you try & help me?

If I had to steal food to eat,- would you rat on me?

What if your child wanted something,- you had a dollar to your name

If you & yours had nothing,- would you see it clearer than you think?

So would you, could you, can you,- give me some mercy?

Would you, could you, can you,- grant me some leniency?

I started out with nothing, & still have most of it left

I came from a place you don't want to go,- not even for a sec

Everyone's out looking for deals these days from the grocery giants

It's not your compliments that we need,- but it is a reprieve

So would you, could you,- can you?

Would you, & could you? Can you,- PLEASE?

An economy has truly gotten the best of me,- its surpassed all that I owe

I can't keep up with the corporate greed,- when costs have become so high

You charge me 29%,- raise my rent, & then tell me I've overspent

I just need clean sheets,- a place to sleep,- a little something to eat

So would you, -could you, can you,- give me some mercy?

And would you, could you, can you,- give me some leniency?

And would you,- could you? Can you,- show me some clemency?

And would you, could you? Can you? Grant some empathy please?