Midnight Oil — Used And Abused lyrics

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I was taken downtown for my part in the demonstration
I was used and abused with the light in my eyes at the station
I said, «No, no, you got the wrong man
No, no, don’t pick on me again
No, no, I’m going home to my family and friends»
I’m too busy making a living to make any money and the living ain’t easy
And the money disappears in a hurry
I said, «No, no, I’m going back to school
No, no, they’re treating me so cruel
No, no, I’m breaking all the rules"
I was talking to the man, he said, «We're gonna make a deal»
I was fooled into thinking that the paper in my pocket was real
I said, «No, no, you’ve been taken again
No, no, you’re losing all your friends
No, no, it’s just a matter of sense»