Love of the Common People
Paul Young Lyrics

Living on free food tickets
Living in poverty, relying on assistance for basic needs such as food

Water in the milk
Food and drink are both scarce and often contaminated

From a hole in the roof
The living conditions are substandard and the home is in disrepair

Where the rain came through
The roof does not provide adequate shelter

What can you do, hmmm?
Feeling helpless and trapped in poverty

Tears from your little sister
The emotional toll of poverty on family members, particularly children

Crying because she doesn't have
Lacking basic necessities like clothing

A dress without a patch
Even the most basic items are out of reach

For the party to go
Being excluded from social events and activities because of poverty

But you know she'll get by
Despite the struggles, there is a sense of hope and resilience

'Cause she's living in
Finding joy and love in the midst of poverty

The love of the common people
The support and care of the community

Smiles from the heart
Genuine happiness despite challenging circumstances

Of a family man
The importance of a father figure in providing for and supporting the family

Daddy's gonna buy you
The sacrifices parents make to provide for their children

A dream to cling to
Hopes and aspirations for a better future, instilled by parents

Mama's gonna love you
The unconditional love and support of a mother

Just as much as she can
Despite limited resources and immense challenges

It's a good thing
Finding silver linings and gratitude despite difficult circumstances

You don't have bus fare
Being unable to afford transportation

It would fall through the hole
The physical condition of clothing and accessories is poor

In your pocket and you'd lose it
Even small amounts of money can be easily lost or wasted

In the snow on the ground
The harsh realities of winter weather in poverty

You got to walk into town
The lack of options for transportation and the need to walk long distances

To find a job
The persistent struggle to find reliable work

Tryin' to keep your hands warm
Navigating the physical discomfort of the cold and poor clothing

When the hole in your shoe
The physical condition of clothing and accessories is poor

Let the snow come through
The elements and weather penetrate even the most basic items

And chill you to the bone
The physical suffering of winter weather in poverty

Somehow you'd better go home
The importance of a stable and warm home environment, despite its inadequacies

Where it's warm
The relief and comfort found in shelter and warmth

Living on a dream ain't easy
The challenges of striving for a better life in spite of overwhelming obstacles

But the closer the knit
The importance of family and community support in overcoming challenges

The tighter the fit
The strength and resilience that comes from close relationships

And the chills stay away
Finding warmth and comfort in relationships and community

'Cause we take 'em in stride
Overcoming obstacles with a sense of determination and perseverance

For family pride
The strength and pride that comes from supporting and providing for one's family

You know that faith
The role of faith and spirituality in coping with life's difficulties

Is your foundation
The importance of faith as a source of strength and resilience

With a whole lot of love
Finding strength, comfort and joy in love and relationships

And a warm conversation
The healing power of meaningful communication and connection with others

But don't forget to pray
The importance of faith and spirituality in navigating life's challenges

It's makin' it strong
The transformative power of faith and spirituality in fostering resilience and strength

Where you belong
The importance of community, family and relationships in finding a sense of belonging and identity

And we're living in
Finding joy and love in the midst of poverty

Yes, we're living in
Despite the challenges, finding a sense of meaning and purpose in life

Smile's really hard
The sheer difficulty of finding joy and happiness in the midst of poverty

On a family man
The pressure and responsibility of providing for a family, particularly for fathers