Buck-O-Nine has released several albums including Songs in the Key of Bree, Barfly, Twenty-Eight Teeth, and Libido.
Currently Buck-O-Nine still plays shows for fun. They have re-connected with the positive, fun vibe that the band originated from.
Poorboy
Buck-O-Nine Lyrics
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He's got no money and no place to sleep
He shops at goodwill then he buys some wine
He picks through dumpsters where
He likes to dine he's a poorboy he lives on the street
He got no money and no place to sleep
He'll wash your windows for a buck-o-nine he don't pay taxes he hasn't got a dime
[Chorus: x2]
Ooh he tells me hell work for food
The lyrics to Buck-O-Nine's song Poorboy tell a story of a man who is living in poverty, surviving day-to-day on the streets. He's unable to afford even basic necessities like shelter or food, so he shops at goodwill stores and picks through dumpsters for meals. Despite his difficult circumstances, he's not completely helpless, and tries to earn small amounts of money by washing windows for a dollar and nine cents. The chorus repeats the phrase "he tells me he'll work for food," highlighting the desperation and willingness to do whatever it takes to survive.
The song can be viewed as a commentary on the issue of poverty and inequality in society, raising the question of why there are people like the poorboy struggling to get by while others live in luxury. It also highlights the fact that those who are poor are often looked down upon, and sometimes forced to do menial or degrading work just to get by.
Overall, the lyrics of Poorboy paint a picture of a difficult and often overlooked reality of life on the streets for those living in poverty.
Line by Line Meaning
He's a poorboy he lives on the street
The subject of the song is a man who lives in poverty and homelessness.
He's got no money and no place to sleep
The man is destitute and lacks basic resources such as money and shelter.
He shops at goodwill then he buys some wine
The man is resourceful and makes do with what he has access to. He gets clothes from thrift stores and spends the little money he has on alcohol.
He picks through dumpsters where he likes to dine
The man's situation is so dire that he sometimes has to resort to eating food found in the trash.
He'll wash your windows for a buck-o-nine
The man is willing to work odd jobs for very little pay, as he has few other options available to him.
He don't pay taxes he hasn't got a dime
The man is so poor that he doesn't earn enough money to owe taxes.
Ooh he tells me he'll work for food
The man is so desperate for food that he is willing to work for it, even if it means doing menial tasks for very little compensation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BELL, MACLEAN
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