BUSKER
I've been singing to this old beat
I've been standing on these two feet
Struggling to make ends meet.
I've been searching to find my way
Working hard cause I got bills to pay
Flirting with strangers for monaaaayy
Now it's getting hotter, and hotter
Not another copper, from a shopper
And it's getting harder, harder
Why do I bother, bother, cos I need some dollar
This change is bringing me down
It's not what I'm about
I spend my whole life singing out loud
So take the words right out of my mouth
And if I have to scream and a shout
Cause this change is bringing me-
I cannot keep it quiet
It's kind of a requirement
To earning cash this way
I'll play until my string snaps
I'll sing until my voice cracks
And then I'll call it a day
Now it's getting hotter, and hotter
Not another copper, from a shopper
And it's getting harder, harder
Why do I bother, bother, cos I need some dollar
This change is bringing me down
It's not what I'm about
I spend my whole life singing out loud
So take the words right out of my mouth
And if I have to scream and a shout
Cause this change is bringing me down
So let me introduce you to a couple of my people
Living in the city means that nothing’s ever equal
She had the books, got the looks never really struggled
But that doesn’t mean that her mind is never troubled
See money doesn’t equal happiness, and though it is nice
A positive state of mind doesn’t have a price
So she’s looking for a someone who can turn her life around
She needs to keep her eyes up off the ground
Let's hear it from my rich folk (woah)
With no pain (huh)
The don't choke (ooh)
On their champagne
She’s living in the penthouse (woah)
on the top floor (huh)
with no one (aw)
to cook for
I wanna stop right there, cos she’s got something to say
never miss an opportunity for some word play
And as she gets into the lift, heading into town.
BUSINESS WOMAN
This lift is bringing me down. (Yeah)
ALL
This lift is bringing her down
This lift is bringing her down
This lift is bringing her down, down, down
BUSKER
Let’s turn the light up on the street and see who is about
Every person has a story and it’s time to seek it out
With social awareness at an all time low
ALL
Sometimes the streets are the only place to go
BUSKER
He hasn’t had it easy since he’s been sleeping rough
The weather’s unpredictable so sleeping has been tough
Could you spare a few pounds so he can afford somewhere to stay
Who know’s today could be his lucky day
Let's hear it for the homeless
They can't sleep
Got no food
Or money
The way that they get treated
it’s just not fair
cos the public
they don’t care
Let me stop you again, cos it’s time to move on
You’ll get to meet him later when I’ve finished my song
I’ve been working these streets trying to build a crowd
It isn’t easy when the council says you cannot be loud
So is there anyone out who takes pity on me?
Who wants to donate to let this poor man be free?
I’m gonna fight til the end cos you know I’m a survivor
Man, what I gotta do for someone to give me a fiver?
ALL
This change is bringing me down
It's not what I'm about
I spend my whole life singing out loud
So take the words right out of my mouth
And if I have to scream and a shout
Cause this change is bringing me down
I'm all about the notes so step right up and drop it in,
No contactless or chip and pin
I don't want no coins just want your cash
No 5p charge to take a bag
Just leave your judgement at the door Cos it's not welcome anymore Don't want your patience or your thanks If you've no cash head to the bank So step right up and drop it in, No contactless or chip and pin I don't want no coins just want your cash No 5p charge to take a bag Just leave your judgement at the door Cos it's not welcome anymore Don't want your patience or your thanks If you've no cash head to the bank This change is bringing me down It’s bringing me down Change is bringing me down down down!