A lifetime of making do
And accepting second best
This has been my life to date
And it's been quite a test
For many years now I've had to adopt
A habit of saying no
Unable to buy the necessary things
Unable to say "let's go!"
I've never been to a hairdresser
Because the fees just cost too much
Never mind a massage
or my nails paint touched
I've always had to turn away
From those things in the window
Never having the money to spend
Nor even lend
For years now I've lived this way
Being told there is no money
Bills to pay, and debts over our head
A mortgage to pay until we're dead
My children have gone without
Because there was never any money
Second hand clothes and toys they've had
And for that to a point they've been glad
They've learned to know they can't just have
Whatever it is they think they need
I've taught them how to use their cash
With sense and not with greed
They've always had food in their belly
Not particularly what was desired
But at least they are healthy
And not obese and retired
They've got used to doing without
And I suppose it has taught them well
Because when ever something knew comes in
It is a pleasure for a longer time spell
But still it festers
That there is nothing in the bank
Despite whatever I do
There is always that nagging you
"We're going under
We'll lose the house
I just can't keep us afloat"
So I said "let's sell and buy a boat"
So imagine now my annoyance
When I find 25 years down the line
Suddenly your head has gone west
And you think you deserve the best
A holiday abroad,
With money borrowed I'm sad to say
He wants to go on holiday again
Just so he can get away
A head buried in the sand
Is what this situation is
He thinks holidaying abroad
Is a wonderful bliss
But that still doesn't pay the bills
And it certainly doesn't put things right
For our house is badly in need of decorating
The carpets are a filthy sight
But he seems to not see these things
Considers them of no import
Because he rather be off to foreign climes
But his schemes I've had to abort
Where does he think he's getting the money
To just go off and play
How does that pay the bills and things
Which have to be paid today
And what of debts rising
They will not go away
Surely it would make more sense
pay them off I say
But he is set on playing
And enjoying his life
So am I just being miserable
A nagging wife
Well no I don't think I am
When you consider the sacrifices I made
Doing without over the years
Let's call a spade a spade
I've put up with second hand things
For too many years
Bedding, towels and clothing
Nothing new I fear
Yet he has had whatever
Bikes, books, flutes and guitars
He's had what ever he's wanted
When he's reached for the stars
He has always managed to achieve
The desires of his heart
Yet whenever I wanted anything
There's no money to start
So yes I am angry
At this unbalanced way of things
Why should he go off and throw money away
Just because he can't stand a rainy day
Why should he get what he wants
When I've had so many years without
How can he just fritter money away
It is just so unfair and that it what I have to say
Do you think me to be unreasonable
Well think on it for a time
That debt will not go away
Whilst he's enjoying himself on holiday
