The Tiger Lillies - Same Old Story lyrics

Born in a slum in Rome Born in filth and rags You climb the weary road of youth Alone and often sad You climb the hills your feet get sore And then your heart goes numb And as you reach your teenage years A who*e you do become And as I see you My eyes fill with tears It's the same old story It's been going for years Well now all around you men do fall But you know don't you know That you're just lust's pawn The poverty you felt in youth Well it still plays a part The poverty once in your purse Well now it's in your heart And when I see you … So now the money starts to flow Well how sweet for a short time But then the sweetness does turn sour It's another weary time And when I see you …