How Can Poor Men Stand Such Times And Live

UB40

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’How Can Poor Men Stand Such Times And Live’ is an old track originally written by Blind Alfred Reed in 1929 and UB40 added their additional lyrics in 2013It`s from their Reggae meets Country music album from 2013 called ’Getting Over The Storm’ Here is the Reggae Guitar structure and the lyric arrangement. [Chords] EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE X13331 133211 XX1343 [Intro] [Verse 1] Once the the shops were filled with things that i could buy But the prices of them all have gone sky high Don`t suppose they`re gonna drop gotta get used to the charity shop Tell me how can poor men stand such times and live?. [Verse 2] Seems like only yesterday food was so cheap Now the cost of eating goes up every week So you search for the best deals have to miss out on some meals Tell me how can poor men stand such times and live?. [Steel Guitar Instrumental] [Verse 3] N.C Make that first foot on the ladder they all say N.C But on what i`m earning they no there`s no way Ain`t no bankers gonna lend they all got bonus`s to spend Tell me how can poor men stand such times and live?. [Verse 4] Council housing`s something i will never get Put my name down on the list i`m waiting yet So i`m renting privately landlords profiting from me N.C Tell me how can poor men stand such times and live?. [Steel and Slide Guitar Middle] [Verse 5] Getting `round is getting harder everyday Used to drive a car but lately there`s no way Trains are only for the rich and the bus fares are a bitch Tell me how can poor men stand such times and live?. [Steel Guitar Instrumental] [Verse 6] N.C And the doctors don`t come out no more at night N.C They won`t treat you if they think you don`t live right While they privatize the best soon they`ll be no NHS Tell me how can poor men stand such times and live?. [Verse 7] Keeping warm is something poor folk`s can not do Because the oil men need a private yacht or two Power companies make gold as the pensioners grow cold Tell me how can poor men stand such times and live? Tell me how can poor men stand such times and live? N.C Just tell me how can poor men stand such times and live?. [Outro Steel and Slide Guitar Till Fade] comments and or corrections?

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Cette chanson évoque les difficultés rencontrées par les personnes pauvres face à la montée des prix et à la précarité des conditions de vie. Elle dépeint un quotidien où tout devient inabordable, que ce soit la nourriture, le logement ou même les soins médicaux. L’artiste exprime une lassitude face à un système qui semble ignorer les réalités de ceux qui luttent pour survivre, en se demandant comment on peut tenir le coup dans de telles circonstances. Sortie en 2013 mais inspirée d'une œuvre de 1929, elle résonne dans un contexte où les inégalités socio-économiques sont de plus en plus visibles. Les paroles soulignent un désespoir palpable, une situation persistante que de nombreuses personnes continuent de vivre aujourd'hui, rappelant la nécessité d'une prise de conscience collective pour améliorer ces conditions.

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