The whole family sleeps here Six to a room My wife threads a needle I push a broom I dream of a hallway Leading to a light Five in the morning I wake up tired
And they say walk the plank, will you walk the plank Will you walk the plank 'cause we need you Walk the plank, will you walk the plank Will you walk the plank so we don't have to
In parts of this city I daren't show my face I'm still the poor relation Some call me ape Unrest and violence Crime and drugs Breed in the dark places Where they abandoned us
And they say walk the plank, will you walk the plank Will you walk the plank 'cause we blame you Walk the plank, will you walk the plank Will you walk the plank so we don't have to
Cost of living's falling But not for us Pay is rising But the differential's up I dream of a hallway in a house of kings I fly to my ancestors on golden wings Up there I wear a crown But here I'm a slave Used to divert attention While the thieves escape