What Is Life? - Max Romeo

Is there any hope for them?

Is there any hope for us?

A poor man’s life, as I see it,

Is living 'cause he must

What are the chances of him,

Making it to the top?

When the forces are working hard

To see to it he drops

Young men and women,

Trying hard, can’t get a job

Little children on the street,

They all should be in school

Still others in the fields

Working day and night

While others walk around,

It’s a terrible sight

Is there any hope for them?

Is there any hope for us?

A poor man’s life, as I see it,

Is living till he’s dust

What are the chances of him,

Making it to the top?

When the forces are working hard

To see to it he drops

Oh, is there any any hope for us?

Young men and women,

Trying hard, can’t get a job

Little children on the street,

They all should be in school

Still others in the fields

Working day and night

While others walk around,

It’s a terrible sight

Is there any hope for them?

Is there any hope for us?

A poor man’s life, as I see it,

Is living 'cause he must

What are the chances of him,

Making it to the top?

When the forces are working hard

To see to it he drops

Is there any hope for them?

Is there any hope for us?

A poor man’s life, as I see it,

Is living till he’s dust

When will he ever be paid

For the work he has done?

Yeah, if poverty ain’t no crime,

Then stealing sure ain’t none

Is there any hope for them?

Is there any hope for us?

A poor man’s life, as I see it,

Is living 'cause he must.