P.j. Harvey - Nickel Under The Feet Lyrics
Maybe you wonder what it isMakes people good or badWhy some guy, an ace without a doubtTurns out to be a bastardAnd the other way aboutI'll tell you what I feelIt's just the nickel under the heelOh you can live like hearts and flowersAnd everyday is a wonderland tourOh you can dream and scheme and happily putAnd take, take and putBut first be sureThat nickel's under your footGo stand on someone's neck while you take himCut into somebody's throat as you putFor every dream and scheme, depending on whetherAll through the stormYou've kept it warmThat nickel under your footAnd if you're sweet then you'll grow rottenYour pretty heart covered over with sootAnd if for once you're gay and devil-may-care-lessAnd oh so hotI'll know you've gotThat nickel under your foot