The Old Main Drag Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Kaguth 

Cover art for The Old Main Drag lyrics by Pogues, The

Also sounds like he resorts to turning tricks in order earn drug money.I think a swift one off the wrist refers to a small shot of heroin or some other intravenous drug. This is a great song. I love how nitty gritty it is about street life. My favorite line is, "I been spat on and shat on and raped and abused".