I could read my weight in sociological or Historical postulates and they wouldn't care at all Maybe my mistake was in expecting dignity Thinking that the welfare state would support someone like me They said it's all they can afford and I can't argue I missed my chance to But I've got a family of four and No other means to go out and buy food They said it's all they can afford and I can't argue I missed my chance to But I've got a family of four and No other means to go out and buy food I know enough to know when someone's looking down on Me. Brainwashed by the Tories are the staff at the DWP Maybe my mistake was in expecting dignity Thinking that the welfare state would support someone like me They said it's all they can afford and I can't argue I missed my chance to But I've got a family of four and No other means to go out and buy food They said it's all they can afford and I can't argue I missed my chance to But I've got a family of four and No other means to go out and buy food Oh well. I grew up powerless and I'll die just the same I'll go from the afternoon to the nightshift all For someone else's gain. Bottom rung is where I'll stay