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A Hundred Pounds More

from A Point on the Map by Karen Law

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lyrics

Lee remembered the times they were easy
Before he said goodbye to the factory gate
Now he's standing in line trying to squeeze
A little money or comfort from this old welfare state
He's filled in the form delivered and signed
And he's offered up a prayer to the Lord
Because the date of his first cheque is the 29th
And there's 14 more days to go

He says the money's no good to me in two weeks time
I gotta feed my children now
He says I don't wanna have a sensible discussion with you
I'm gonna have a bloody big row

Now the man at the desk he was smiling
But his arms are folded and he's shaking his head
He says 'there's really no point in dialling
You see I don't make the rules here it's the government instead'
Lee tried not to think of his wife and child
Hungry tired unsure
Then he picked up the phone in his right hand
And he smashed it down on the floor

He said the money's no good to me in two weeks time
I gotta feed my children now
He says I don't wanna have a sensible discussion with you
I'm gonna have a bloody big row

When the policeman arrived Lee was quiet
Sitting in the corner with his head in his hand
He said I never meant to start a riot
Help me please cause I don't understand
But the courtroom was busy when the very next day
The magistrate laid down the law
He said 'have you got anything to say now
Before we fine you a hundred pounds more'?

He said the money's no good to me in two weeks time
I gotta feed my children now
He says I don't wanna have a sensible discussion with you
I'm gonna have a bloody big row

He said the money's no good to me in two weeks time
I gotta feed my children now
He says I don't wanna have a sensible discussion with you
I'm gonna have a bloody big
I'm gonna have a bloody big
I'm gonna have a bloody big row.

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from A Point on the Map, released August 25, 1998

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Karen Law QLD, Australia

Karen Law is a contemporary folk singer-songwriter from Australia whose songs contain honest comfort and life-affirming insight.
Karen sings of journeys, both outer and inner, of healing, recovery and the eternal spirit.

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