Dossing Out

from Miscarriage of Justice by 10th Man

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Henry Lawson wrote a short story about the homeless in the 1890's (during the long depression) in Sydney, called 'Camping and Dossing Out' - this song is the modern version of Henry's observations.

Owen White.

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Doing tours of the local soup kitchens
Sick and tired of the constant bitching
Need a blanket just to keep me warm
But all the blankets are gone

I’m drinking muscat from a paper bag
I get my comfort from this fortified slag
I go to sleep under city lights
I’m dossing out tonight

... dossing out tonight
... under a moonlit night
Head to the cross for a little more action
The Wayside Chapel is high and packed in
Find some money on Victoria Street
Then dodge the coppers on the beat

I see the Salvos in a nearby park
A shining light in the misty dark
Fall asleep feeling cold and shitty
It’s just another night in the city

... dossing out tonight
... under a moonlit night

Busking Crown Street - pots and pans
Stinking overcoat and dirty hands
Dodge the rednecks - they’re on the prowl
I need a cigarette now

I’m moved on from station to station
I’ve never time to contemplate my situation
You’ll see me on your way to work
In the shadows I lurk

... dossing out tonight
... under a moonlit night

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from Miscarriage of Justice, released December 19, 2014

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