The Beggar's Cup
Nhojj Lyrics


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I am begging at this corner
I am lying here in rags
But I don′t need no money
I want something that will last

I am sitting in the sunshine
But all I feel is rain
I wish I knew the answers
So I could end this pain

Winter is coming
But I have no where to go
I hope I don't die this time around
I hope I find my way back home

Cause they say that I cannot live out here in the streets
They say this is no place for me to be
They say this box is not a home
They say that man cannot live alone

That′s why my hands they are trembling
Cause I'm tired and I'm scared
Tonight my cup is empty
It hasn′t been filled in years

So put a little bit a love in my cup now
Put a little bit of love today




Put a little bit a of love in my cup
Put a little bit of love today

Overall Meaning

The Beggar's Cup is a poignant musical piece by Nhojj that tells the story of a homeless person begging for something that will last. The lyrics open with the beggar at a corner, lying in rags and seeking something that is more meaningful than money. The beggar wants something that will make a difference in their life, something that will fill their cup and give them hope.


As the lyrics progress, we learn that the beggar is sitting in the sunshine, but all they feel is rain, which speaks to their despondency and hopelessness. The beggar wants answers to their situation so they can end their pain. Winter is coming, but the beggar has nowhere to go and fears that they might die out in the streets. The lyrics also highlight the societal pressure that homeless people face, with people telling them that they cannot live on the streets or in cardboard boxes as the world judges them harshly.


The final verses of the song are a cry for help, with the beggar's cup being empty for years. They are asking for a small bit of love to be put in their cup, to get them through another day. The reader can't help but empathize with the beggar, who is seeking something as simple as love and compassion, something they haven't had for years. The lyrics carry a powerful message of the need for empathy and compassion in society.


Line by Line Meaning

I am begging at this corner
I am located at this corner, begging for help from people passing by.


I am lying here in rags
I am lying down here in tattered and worn-out clothing.


But I don't need no money
I do not require any form of monetary aid.


I want something that will last
I require something that will endure and provide long-term assistance.


I am sitting in the sunshine
I am positioned in a sunny location.


But all I feel is rain
Despite the sunshine, I feel grief and misery.


I wish I knew the answers
I desire knowledge and understanding.


So I could end this pain
In order to stop my suffering.


Winter is coming
The season of winter is approaching.


But I have no where to go
I have nowhere to take shelter when it arrives.


I hope I don't die this time around
I am afraid and hoping that I do not pass away this winter.


I hope I find my way back home
My hope is to be guided back to my home, wherever that may be.


Cause they say that I cannot live out here in the streets
People say I cannot survive on the streets.


They say this is no place for me to be
They show me the unsuitability of the street life.


They say this box is not a home
Telling me that the cardboard box is not the right place to call home.


They say that man cannot live alone
People say we can't go through life by ourselves.


That's why my hands they are trembling
The uncertainty and fear of my situation manifests in my hands.


Cause I'm tired and I'm scared
Reason being that I am fatigued and uneasy.


Tonight my cup is empty
At present, the container I hold is vacant.


It hasn't been filled in years
Over the years, my cup hasn't been filled with supplies.


So put a little bit a love in my cup now
Pour some kindness and affection into my container right away.


Put a little bit of love today
Offer me some love and affection today.


Put a little bit a of love in my cup
Place some loving care into my beggar's container.


Put a little bit of love today
Show me some love and concern today.




Writer(s): John Martinborough

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