Homeless

Homeless, homeless, homeless

Alone each night

Homeless, homeless, homeless

What didn’t we do right?

Homeless, homeless, homeless

So much poverty in sight

Homeless, homeless, homeless

Do you know what it’s like?

Oh, oh

Lately I’ve been noticing my brother keeps complaining

Saying he needs those new shoes

It’s just twenty bucks, not much to lose

Mom doesn’t see anything wrong, but he’s being taught wrong

She doesn’t get what’s going on

He’s been spoiled all along

And little sis wants her new outfit

Won’t stop whining ‘til she gets it

Has to be the exact one

She’s had her eye on it

If someone else gets it first she’ll take a fit

And before you know there’s money in her pocket

Not what she earned or even deserves

Too focused on showing off her high heels and curves

But we, you and I, who live under the city lights

We know what it’s like to live without

It’s not the money or the fame

It’s not the jewelry or the card games

Trying with all your heart is what it’s about

There are nights when we’re crying

And there are nights when we’re dying

But very few people care

Very few people are aware

Very few people are there

Oh, I digress

It’s a harsh life for the homeless

Too many kids up in school so focused on trying to be cool

Who’s got the new car?

Who’s the new Drama Club star?

Who can afford to travel that far?

Paris, Rome, Switzerland, Greece

Even these pretty places have children living on the streets

Like abused dogs kicked out from their homes

How sad is it that a five year old is surviving on her own?

We think we’ve got a lot to be mad because

Well, life’s unfair though still we get presents from Santa Clause

Shouldn’t we be thankful then that at least we have a family

While other strangers are freezing and crying in your back alley?

But the aristocrat has a nice fireplace

She buys million dollar cosmetics to cover up her face

Hide the blemishes, her skin replenishes

Lipsticks, creams, liner, foundation, and everything fixes

But we, you and I, who live under the city lights

We know what it’s like to live without

It’s not the money or the fame

It’s not the jewelry or the card games

Trying with all your heart is what it’s about

There are nights when we’re crying

And there are nights when we’re dying

But very few people care

Very few people are aware

Very few people are there

Oh, I digress

It’s a harsh life for the homeless

Ever walked the fancy city and paused a moment to take a glance?

Hundreds of folk dressed sophisticated and pretty

Give your eyes another chance

There’s a man holding a cup, trying to lift it up

No strength, a few quarters

Needed them to feed his daughter

There’s a girl, she’s smoking

Her babies are choking

Only seventeen, a mother of three

There’s a cheap looking bar on the side

Men and women walking in trying to hide

The fact that this it is, the last couple bucks

From losing their jobs, spending it for a last couple chugs

And when the beer is down their hands are empty

Would’ve gone home in a heated taxi

But they realize then cold reality, there’s no money

Hoping to get a few pennies

For a blanket to lie where your expensive steps go

There are tons of people sleeping in Grand Central station

Did you know?

Did you know?

So next time you open your mouth to complain

Think of the baby boy lost in the rain tonight

Oh, it’s not right

Next time you’re about to complain

Think of the beaten girl gone insane

Imagine her pain

Before you say you don’t get enough

Think again

Think again

‘Cause we, you and I, who live under the city lights

We know what it’s like to live without

It’s not the money or the fame

It’s not the jewelry or the card games

Trying with all your heart is what it’s about

There are nights when we’re crying

And there are nights when we’re dying

But very few people care

Very few people are aware

Very few people are there

Oh, I digress

It’s a harsh life for the homeless

(Repeat x1)

Homeless, homeless, homeless

Alone each night

Homeless, homeless, homeless

What didn’t we do right?

Homeless, homeless, homeless

So much poverty in sight

Homeless, homeless, homeless

Do you know what it’s like

To be on your own without a home?