Just a dime store poet, keepin' pace, talkin' his face blue Two dollar store tramps, to get a glance, a new chance at you Walk past the dance floor, that's always been a dear friend of mine Cockles and concubines, dancing in four-four time Hey mister, the bellman says, I can only recall last night's hotel, I said So he replies, then how do you manage? I dodge a blast and apologize for collateral damage In love I've always been a mercenary, but I never leave my post when the cash runs out I wanna make you quiver, make your backbone shiver Hey kid, take the stage and deliver Hey mister, the bellman says, I can only recall last night's hotel, I said So he replies, then how do you manage? I dodge a blast and apologize for collateral damage How does it feel to stand on the very stones that ran with your parents' blood? Do you feel sad, full of rage? Or does that outfit help bury your feelings, hiding your true self? You are a truly extraordinary specimen, I look forward to breaking you I dodge a blast and apologize for collateral damage Hey mister, the bellman says, I can only recall last night's hotel, I said So he replies, then how do you manage? I dodge a blast and apologize for collateral damage I dodge a blast and apologize for collateral damage