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Mark Staab!!! Brewchugger!!! Brew!!! Love his rendition of this piece I wrote. One of my treasures that I regularly play just to satisfy myself!!! Hope you like this presentation. Thank you so much Mark!
Released: 05-Jan-2024
Category: Country
Application: Other
File type: mp3
File size: 4.1 Mb
Plays: 29
Downloads: 3
Weekly plays: 1
Weekly downloads: 1
License: Commerical derivatives allowed; contact artist for permission
Lyrics
King of Nothing
© March 12, 2012: Stan Loh
Verse 1 
When the wind bites I hide my face,
Scramble for stairwells,
Precious spot above the grate,
Though it’s cold like hell,
It’s part of me, the smell of piss,
Hot showers that I miss,
Cardboard boxes are precious things,
I’m a binner king …
King of Nothing.
Verse 2 
Shopping cart I didn’t steal,
Walmart wouldn’t mind,
Sally’s scone the only meal,
Contributions kind,
There’s no silver in them bottles,
Depots shut me out,
When cops come kicking butts,
I’m but a crumb …
King of Nothing.
Bridge 
Eye sore from neon lights keep moaning,
What’s worse are hunger pangs that keep growing,
King of Nothing!
Verse 3 
People spit into my cap,
I still bless their souls,
Tourists come around with maps,
This spot ain’t freehold,
Smelling pizza in the air,
Hoping someone cares,
City Hall and empty words,
Oh what promise brings …
They’re kings of Nothing.
Kings of nothing … Kings of Nothing
Kings of nothing … Kings of Nothing
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artist
You can be proud of this song Stan. Hope you've found your way back home ;-)
5 months ago
artist
What a world! What a song... I lived on the streets for a few years back in the day. It got mighty rough at times. But it's one thing to choose that life and quite another to have it thrust upon you. Instant fave Stan, and major kudos to Mark for his rendition. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
5 months ago
artist
This is really good my friend! :)
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5 months ago
artist
Wow!!
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5 months ago
What a splendid song and what wise lyrics.
5 months ago
artist
Brew must be the man of the hour. He's also in my next song post. He completely did this song justice.
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5 months ago
artist
Very good Stan. Great singing and Lyrics. Nice guitar. Do you play the harmonica too?
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5 months ago
the lyric captures the empty angst perfectly... well written, and your theatrical resignation adds subtle strength to the subject... great touch on the ending with the crickets and the street noise...
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5 months ago
artist
I really like this song! Very poignant lyrics.
artist
great song...beautiful lyrics and voice...guitar very deep...a super listen!!! =)
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5 months ago
artist
Stan this is great (Brew is the man) words, vocals & guitar is simply great
5 months ago
artist
Hard hitting lyrics set off with music and vocals to match.
5 months ago
artist
Very nicely done.
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5 months ago
artist
Stan the man!!Great lyrics and strong feelings in your voice,man!
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5 months ago
artist
Superb in every way.
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5 months ago
artist
Great rendition with the Brew-man. Sets the mood!
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5 months ago
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