Song Description
Bleak summary of life as it is for many working class families families in the UK and elsewhere
| Song Length |
4:00 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Depressing |
Subject |
Dysfunctional Family, Existence |
| Language |
English |
| |
Lyrics
LAMENT
See the man, sit and watch him crying
He cries his life away
See his wife, sit and watch her working
Up at dawn, cleans the house all day
Broken family
No more dreams
No more happiness
See the daughter in a factory slaving
On Friday night, she gets her kicks
See the boy, drug addict craving
Steals and sells for one more fix
See the house due for demolition
Cracks in the walls run through the door
Time to stop before humiliation
This family can?t take any more
Broken Family
No more dreams
No more happiness
The end is near
The story closes with a tear
From me