Some Change

Lyrics

[Verse 1] It was that part of winter Where it's dark in the days And the cold wants to catch you And burn off your face [Verse 2] Thank god I was nearing My favorite cafe Hot coffee! Yes please! There's a man in my way [Verse 3] I have no idea If I'd seen him before You get more attention When you're blocking the door [Verse 4] His hands and face dirty He might have been lame As I nudged past him I thought, "That's a shame" [Verse 5] And when I came out I was quick to avoid Still he said: "Some change sir?" I was slightly annoyed [Verse 6] Again the next day My cafe thus blockaded I uttered a sigh And then deftly evaded [Verse 7] The third time he was there I thought "Fine! You Win!" I aimed at his jar Several coins I threw in [Verse 8] But right at that moment A truck blared its horn He looked up to see it And much to my scorn [Verse 9] He missed my good gesture I wanted to say Or give him more money Then I thought "No Way" [Verse 10] He can think me an asshole The hell do I care? Emotional blackmail? Ho-ho-ho, you're not taking me there! [Verse 11] Whilst marching away then I found me some clarity To stop this stuff happening They should set up a charity! [Verse 12] The next time I arrived with Big headphones on head I was lost in my tunes Could not hear what he said [Verse 13] I was proud of my acting Finally all this could stop I had found my technique I just needed a prop [Verse 14] "Yet another triumph!" Should have been the next chapter But oh no I forgot That damned lightning adapter! [Verse 15] Think quick! Cross the road! Sidle out of his way! 'Course he saw me And said "So, no music today?" [Verse 16] That's all that he said Didn't ask for a dime So I commended myself For winning this time [Verse 17] When next I approached Feeling light as a fly He was not out there lurking I've no idea why [Verse 18] I looked at his spot And felt this weird new truth I missed him; Well like you might Miss a bad tooth [Verse 19] The next day he was there I knew just what to do I said "Don't go anywhere, uh, buddy" I've a treat planned for you" [Verse 20] I emerged from the shop With a coffee and sandwich Said: "Take these my friend" Placed them into his hand which [Verse 21] Carefully laid them On his rug on the ground I forced an odd smile said: "Good luck" And with that I turned 'round [Verse 22] I walked my old route Feeling like I'd done right I could go to sleep feeling Contented tonight [Verse 23] Just one little question Could not shake it off me Where was my "Thanks" For that sandwich and coffee? [Verse 24] I turned back around Well I just had to see The ungrateful partaking of gifts Bought by me! [Verse 25] I rounded the corner And there he was still He was halfway through eating And drinking my meal [Verse 26] A young man approached They embraced and then spoke I stopped and I watched As the wind nipped my cloak [Verse 27] Yes, also a beggar But in much worse a state My friend held what was left out The man drank and he ate [Verse 28] I wanted to call "Hey I'm where that snack's from! I'd meant for him to share it With you all along!" [Verse 29] But I didn't and I hadn't Nor did i stay And I'll keep to myself The events of that day