Don't go down to servitude This is how the crafty capture you Snare your soul and your days If you sit down at their tables You will taste delights while they Like wild parasites s** dry their prey Don't go down, don't go down Don't go down that way Do without, do without Don't go down that way Cunning voices say, "Don't fear You'll be making more this time next year We all rise in the world Borrowed water's doubly sweet You deserve the best of everything Open wide your hand." Don't go down, don't go down Don't go down that way Go without, go without Don't go down that way Don't go play the poor man's part This is how the greedy hollow out your heart Drink your blood and lick their lips If you step into their nets You will know the sinking sorrow of regret As they feast on your bones Don't go down, don't go down Don't go down that way Turn around, turn around Don't go down that way