Runway 27, Left

Songtext

They grew up living in a small-town setting in the sticks
and all day long, working their fingers to the bone – no quick fix
when you’ve never been touched by the city lights
but still living a lie

It’s hard to get by
still hard to get by

When money’s tight, you toss and turn tonight – down town
With a lack of food in the neighbourhood – your killing ground
While the council is discussing ‘city issues’
Closing schools for the poor

It’s hard to get by
still hard to get by

When you’re running out of foodstamps
And watching your life – ticking away
Avoiding drive-by shootings and the call of the wild that’s in the streets – today
Just fiercely working on survival tactics – no peace of mind

It’s hard to get by
still hard to get by

While you’re on benefits you see your chances fade of living – a decent life
And the rich will steal your shirt off your back – cuts like a knife
And they dare call you welfare king – they’re living off lies

It’s hard to get by
still hard to get by