From the recording WHAT'S A GUY GOTTA DO?

Lyrics

WHAT’S A GUY GOTTA DO? 
 
What’s a guy gotta do 
To catch a break in this town? 
There’s always the man in blue 
Wearin’ a badge and a frown. 
After a year or two, 
It starts to get you down. 
What’s a guy gotta do 
To catch a break in this town? 
 
Your life’s controlled; 
They’ve got a hold, 
Got a hold on you. 
They’ve bought and sold, 
Bought and sold you. 
Your border’s patrolled; 
Run and they’ll find you. 
 
You can’t stay here, 
And you can’t go there; 
They won’t even let you 
Fall into despair. 
You can’t stay here, 
And you can’t go there; 
They won’t even let you 
Fall into despair. 
 
What’s a guy gotta do 
To get ahead in this state? 
The only thing that’s true 
Is “Hurry up and wait.” 
After a year or two, 
First love can turn to hate. 
What’s a guy gotta do 
To get ahead in this state? 
 
Your life’s controlled; 
They’ve got a hold, 
Got a hold on you, 
They’ve bought and sold, 
Bought and sold you. 
Your border’s patrolled; 
Run and they’ll find you. 
 
You can’t stay here, 
And you can’t go there; 
They won’t even let you 
Fall into despair. 
You can’t stay here, 
And you can’t go there; 
They won’t even let you 
Fall into despair. 
 
What’s a guy gotta do 
To get ahead on this earth? 
You make a buck or two, 
But never what you’re worth. 
Right till your life is through, 
It’s a struggle from birth. 
What’s a guy gotta do 
To get ahead on this earth? 
 
Copyright © 2008 Lex Zaleta