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A song written about a typical week on struggle street.

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MONEY TO BURN

It seems like only yesterday I was home an' hosed no rent to pay
What am I going to do about it everybody knows you can't live without it
Now Monday morning out of bed get to work late someone says
Where have you been son aren't you makin' a habit of this
An' I'm workin' away from 9-5 there must be easier ways of stayin' alive
Tell me your secret they say you didn't start from scratch
Time and time again blood rushes to my head
Friday nights the night I like the best...

The money I earn burns a hole in my pocket
It's a feeling I get I just can't stop it
Cigarette smoke and the chip fat fingers
The Mainstreet lights the K Road swingers
The money I earn burns a hole in my pocket
Sex and drugs an' late night shopping
Beer stained carpets an' lipstick collar
Spending my money like there's no tomorrow no tomorrow
No tomorrow...

Now what are you trying to do you've been away for a week or two
Can you spare me a tenner I'll pay you back later I promise to
Hey you there in the street with your safe job and family
What am I going to do about it
Everybody knows you can't live without it
Time and time again blood rushes to my head
Friday nights the night I like the best...

The money I earn burns a hole in my pocket
It's a feeling I get I just can't stop it
Cigarette smoke and the chip fat fingers
The Mainstreet lights the K Road swingers
The money I earn burns a hole in my pocket
Sex and drugs an' late night shopping
Beer stained carpets an' lipstick collar
Spending my money like there's no tomorrow no tomorrow
No tomorrow...

Monday Tuesday I detest Wednesday Thursday even less
Friday nights the night I like it satisfies my appetite
Friday nights the night I like the best... oh lah lah lah

The money I earn burns a hole in my pocket
Sex and drugs an' late night shopping
Beer stained carpets and lipstick collar
Spending my money like there's no tomorrow
The money I earn burns a hole in my pocket
It's a feeling I get I just can't stop it
Cigarette smoke and the chip fat fingers
The Mainstreet lights the K Road swingers
The money I earn burns a hole in my pocket
Sex and drugs an' late night shopping
Beer stained carpets and lipstick collar
Spending my money like there's no tomorrow
No tomorrow no tomorrow no tomorrow...

© Cliff 'Skeats' Gravelle/Steven Gravelle 1981

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from Penknife Glides Live At The Kings Arms, released April 27, 2022
Cliff 'Skeats' Gravelle
Steven Gravelle

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With the cut and thrust of British pop and a slice of pork pie, the talented song writing team of Penknife Glides have re emerged from the ashes of the 80’s. Join them here by exploring through their extensive back catalogue of hits, myths and beyond.

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