I wash these dirty stains away
So all that's left is aches and pains
I knew right from the start
It'll all be in vain

I was stressed, my nerves were frayed
The system's driving me insane
I broke my fuckin' back
And I never even got paid

I knew it was hard but I wasn't afraid
Of cold and of dirt and incessant rain
I did all I was asked
And gave no cause for complaint

Up before dawn every day
Walked miles to work and was never late
What more can you ask
Of less than minimum wage?

The dole, they sent me here to train
To steal my time and fill my days
Just cos I've been sacked
Doesn't mean I'll get away

They say I'm not committed, but I've never had much choice
And maybe I should have bit my tongue and ignored the racist jokes
And maybe it's just not in me to be one of the boys

I wash these dirty stains away
So all that's left is aches and pains
I knew right from the start
It'll all be a waste