More Life in a Tramp's Vest
Stereophonics Lyrics


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I get camping eyes in the final hour
Last minute shoppers picking cauliflower
The fuss they make, you'd swear they were buying a car
They always moan, moan it's not so cheap
Cheaper still, cheaper still down the street
Lose my rag and tell them take your bag and shop down there
Closing down, they're closing down another road
One way, system steals the show
Mac the knife swigs a can and sings the day away

There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest

The flower man sits down in the street
Surrounded by, the stock he bought last week
Bring back the ladies wearing lipstick on their teeth
Make up, we make up a crappy joke
Sit back, relax and have a smoke
Mac the knife swigs a can and sings the day away

There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest

I get camping eyes in the final hour
Last minute shoppers picking cauliflower
Mac the knife swigs a can and sings the day away

There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest




There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest

Overall Meaning

Stereophonics' song "More Life in a Tramp's Vest" brings a social commentary on consumerism and the way society perceives value. The first verses depict last-minute shoppers looking for the cheapest deals, complaining about the prices of the products they buy. However, the singer sees things differently, getting "camping eyes" and looking for more meaningful experiences. He recognizes that there's more life in a tramp's vest, meaning that living with less can lead to a more authentic and fulfilling life.


The flower man mentioned in the song could be seen as another metaphor for the value of simple things. He sits surrounded by flowers, which represent beauty and hope, and he bought them last week, meaning that he doesn't strive for novelty or material possessions. The idea is to find joy in small things and to appreciate what one has instead of incessantly wanting more.


The song concludes on the same note, where the singer, tired of the hustle and bustle of consumerism, longs for a more laid-back and relaxing lifestyle. Mac The Knife, the street musician, symbolizes this aspect by swigging a can and singing the day away, living in the moment and enjoying the little things.


In summary, "More Life in a Tramp's Vest" is a song that encourages people to look beyond material possessions and opt for a simpler, more fulfilling life.


Line by Line Meaning

I get camping eyes in the final hour
I become tired and desperate towards the end of the day


Last minute shoppers picking cauliflower
People buying groceries at the last minute, often choosing mundane items like cauliflower


The fuss they make, you'd swear they were buying a car
Shoppers make so much commotion that you'd think they were buying a high-ticket item like a car


They always moan, moan it's not so cheap
Shoppers complain that the prices aren't low enough


Cheaper still, cheaper still down the street
There are other stores nearby with even lower prices


Lose my rag and tell them take your bag and shop down there
I get angry and tell them to leave and shop somewhere else


Closing down, they're closing down another road
Another business is closing in the area


One way, system steals the show
Traffic flow is controlled by a one-way system


Mac the knife swigs a can and sings the day away
A person named Mac drinks alcohol and sings to pass the time


The flower man sits down in the street
A vendor selling flowers is sitting in the street


Surrounded by, the stock he bought last week
The vendor is surrounded by the flowers he purchased last week


Bring back the ladies wearing lipstick on their teeth
The artist longs for a time when women wore more makeup, even if it wasn't perfect


Make up, we make up a crappy joke
We create a bad joke that isn't funny


Sit back, relax and have a smoke
Take it easy and enjoy a cigarette


There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest
Those who have very little may actually have more vibrancy and life in their existence




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KELLY JONES, RICHARD MARK JONES, STUART CABLE

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Fred Jackson

I get camping eyes in the final hour
Last minute shoppers picking cauliflower
The fuss they make, you'd swear they were buying a car
They always moan, moan it's not so cheap
Cheaper still, cheaper still down the street
Lose my rag and tell them take your bag and shop down there
Closing down, they're closing down another road
One way, system steals the show
Mac the knife swigs a can and sings the day away
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest
The flower man sits down in the street
Surrounded by, the stock he bought back last week
Bring back the ladies wearing lipstick on their teeth
Make up, we make up a crappy joke
Sit back, relax and have a smoke
Mac the knife swigs a can and sings the day away
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest
I get camping eyes in the final hour
Last minute shoppers picking cauliflower
Mac the knife swigs a can and sings the day away
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest



me

Get camping eyes in the final hour 
Last minute shoppers picking cauliflower 
The fuss they make, you'd swear they were buying a car 
They always moan, moan it's not so cheap 
Cheaper still, cheaper still down the street 
Lose my rag and tell them take your bag and shop down there 
Closing down, they're closing down another road 
One way, system steals the show 
Mac the knife swigs a can and sings the day away

There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest 
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest

The flower man sits down in the street 
Surrounded by, the stock he bought back last week 
Bring back the ladies wearing lipstick on their teeth 
Make up, we make up a crappy joke 
Sit back, relax and have a smoke 
Mac the knife swigs a can and sings the day away

There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest 
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest 
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest 
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest

I get camping eyes in the final hour 
Last minute shoppers picking cauliflower 
Mac the knife swigs a can and sings the day away

There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest 
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest 
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest 
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest



All comments from YouTube:

Fred Jackson

I get camping eyes in the final hour
Last minute shoppers picking cauliflower
The fuss they make, you'd swear they were buying a car
They always moan, moan it's not so cheap
Cheaper still, cheaper still down the street
Lose my rag and tell them take your bag and shop down there
Closing down, they're closing down another road
One way, system steals the show
Mac the knife swigs a can and sings the day away
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest
The flower man sits down in the street
Surrounded by, the stock he bought back last week
Bring back the ladies wearing lipstick on their teeth
Make up, we make up a crappy joke
Sit back, relax and have a smoke
Mac the knife swigs a can and sings the day away
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest
I get camping eyes in the final hour
Last minute shoppers picking cauliflower
Mac the knife swigs a can and sings the day away
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest

Jimmy10toes Jimmy10toes

Fred Jackson thanks mate I fucking love you for this 😂

Jimmy10toes Jimmy10toes

Absolute quality fuck me what a summer song! if this doesn’t get you going nothing will ❣️

me

Get camping eyes in the final hour 
Last minute shoppers picking cauliflower 
The fuss they make, you'd swear they were buying a car 
They always moan, moan it's not so cheap 
Cheaper still, cheaper still down the street 
Lose my rag and tell them take your bag and shop down there 
Closing down, they're closing down another road 
One way, system steals the show 
Mac the knife swigs a can and sings the day away

There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest 
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest

The flower man sits down in the street 
Surrounded by, the stock he bought back last week 
Bring back the ladies wearing lipstick on their teeth 
Make up, we make up a crappy joke 
Sit back, relax and have a smoke 
Mac the knife swigs a can and sings the day away

There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest 
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest 
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest 
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest

I get camping eyes in the final hour 
Last minute shoppers picking cauliflower 
Mac the knife swigs a can and sings the day away

There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest 
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest 
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest 
There's more life, more life, more life in a tramp's vest

RobinBlueNose17

Well well, fancy seeing you in the comments Em, biggest fan, bless you, have fun listening to this and all the others on the train 😉

Ghita Zine

La Vie Devant Nous team during the high school years give me fiiiive 😄🖑

Prvi kanal

When I listen this nostalgia hits really hard :D

Jay Peet

Great band

Tristypooz O&A

Ahhhh when they were a good band

Leapold Stotch

If your from the valleys you understand this song the most 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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