Diamond Head

Alimony

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Listen baby…
Our love has fallen apart
How can you let this be?
Till death do us part
A promise you just couldn’t keep

Baby, why you being so blind?
Why don’t you just see?
There’s one life under the sun
I gotta find a new relief

Now the debt man’s coming and the hound dogs bark
Breaking these chains ain’t a stroll in the park
Out in the cold and it’s breaking my heart
Hey now, listen baby…

Don’t worry ‘bout the money, it’s a fifty-fifty split
If I pay you alimony, how am I supposed to live?
Hey hey, how am I supposed to live?

Now the taxman thinks I’ve got something to hide
A job that was cash in hand
Your wife said now you ain’t getting along
Gonna find herself a better man

Hold on little lady, you’re moving way too fast
I just wanted a break to bring the good times back

Don’t worry ‘bout the money, it’s a fifty-fifty split
If I pay you alimony, how am I supposed to live?
Don’t worry ‘bout the money, it’s a fifty-fifty split
If I pay you alimony, how am I supposed to live?

I’m down on my knees, you got me begging “please”
‘Cos I can’t live, I can’t live

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tyrefitter On Dec 24, 2012

Listen baby…
Our love has fallen apart
How can you let this be?
Till death do us part
A promise you just couldn’t keep

Baby, why you being so blind?
Why don’t you just see?
There’s one life under the sun
I gotta find a new relief

Now the debt man’s coming and the hound dogs bark
Breaking these chains ain’t a stroll in the park
Out in the cold and it’s breaking my heart
Hey now, listen baby…

Don’t worry ‘bout the money, it’s a fifty-fifty split
If I pay you alimony, how am I supposed to live?
Hey hey, how am I supposed to live?

Now the taxman thinks I’ve got something to hide
A job that was cash in hand
Your wife said now you ain’t getting along
Gonna find herself a better man

Hold on little lady, you’re moving way too fast
I just wanted a break to bring the good times back

I’m down on my knees, you got me begging “please”
‘Cos I can’t live, I can’t live

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2012-12-24 18:16:07

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by Kingofstilport

2y ago

The song reflects the pain, anger, and financial burden that can arise from a failed marriage, with the lyrics expressing the narrator's frustration and disappointment at the breakdown of their love, questioning how their partner could let it happen despite making promises of everlasting commitment. It highlights the financial impact of divorce, with the narrator concerned about having to pay alimony and how it will affect their ability to live.

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