I lay my head down on the stone floor
Dirt my blanket, no heat today
Not if I want to eat
Weary and tired
Nothing more to give
The man took it all
Promised me relief
But nothing came of it
Mouth full of dust and air
I won't eat today
Gotta pay the man his dues
If i want to keep this shack
Death and taxes are the only guarantees in life
Nothing but theft at the tip of a pen
Doesn't mater what boot steps on your neck
When you're livin' hand to mouth
Got no more hours today
But here's your pay
Enjoy your cheap food and misery
Keep on going can't afford to die
When you're livin' hand to mouth
They say there's a plan to rescue us
But nothing comes of it
Just smiling politicians
With empty promises
And fat bank accounts
Death and taxes are the only guarantees in life
Nothing but theft at the tip of a pen
Doesn't mater what boot steps on your neck
When you're livin' hand to mouth
The problems of the world don't bother me
When you're livin' hand to mouth
On dust and broken dreams
Take your pandering lies
And leave me be
Livin' hand to mouth
Livin'
Hand to mouth