Money from the satisfied man (Sahib Radio)
One of my co-writes with Sahib Radio of the USA.
I'm easily inspired either by personal experiences, things said in conversation, being given a challenge, or being moved or amused by something. Many genres.
Story behind the song
One of my co-writes with Sahib Radio of the USA.
It's a song about prostitution and it's in the Tom Waits style.
Lyrics
MONEY FROM THE SATISFIED MAN
What do you do with it, what do you buy with it,
Maybe you just get a little high with it,
Feed your kids with it, or get a fix with it,
Money from the satisfied man
There’s a pretty one there and she doesn’t care,
But life’s a b*** and so unfair,
She’s hooked on the money, but it makes her sad,
Doesn’t like the men, and it feels so bad
CHORUS
Waiting in the parlour for the parlour games,
Standing on the corner in the pouring rain,
Money in your pocket from your last trick,
I’ve got to ask it.
Are you feeling fine, are you feeling kind,
Sorting out the punters in your own good time,
Is it worth all the looks from the men on the loose,
Does the money give you peace of mind?
CHORUS
Waiting in the parlour for the parlour games,
Standing on the corner in the pouring rain,
Money in your pocket from your last trick,
I don’t understand it.
Does your mother know, does it ever show,
You say you have no option but you feel real low,
So if it’s feeling wrong, like you don’t belong,
Just turn your back and go.
If it’s feeling wrong, like you don’t belong,
Just give the money back, turn your back and go
What do you do with it, what do you buy with it,
Maybe you just get a little high with it,
Feed your kids with it, or get a fix with it,
Money from the satisfied man.
Waiting in the parlour for the parlour games,
Standing on the corner in the pouring rain,
Money in your pocket from your last trick,
I’ve got to ask it.
Words/Music © Carol Douglas/Sahib Radio
