I got the hungries for your love, And I'm waitin' in your welfare line. Well, I ain't got nothin' But the shirt on my back, And an old two button suit I walked outta my job About a week ago, And now I'm sleepin' in a Telephone booth But I'm a-gonna be The richest guy around, The day you say you're mine I got the hungries for your love And I'm waitin' in your welfare line Well, when I first saw you babe, You nearly made me wreck My ol' '49 Cadillac I knew at a glance That it was you for me; I had to have your love by heck I'm gonna follow you baby Wherever you go; I got nothin' to lose But my time I got the hungries for your love, And I'm waitin' in your welfare line --- Instrumental --- Well, you made me The top dog on your hill, And I was overjoyed But it didn't take long 'Til the thrill was gone, I joined the ranks of The unemployed Now, I'm right back where That I started from, But that ain't gonna Change my mind I got the hungries for your love, And I'm waitin' in your welfare line Yeah, I'm waitin' in your welfare line (Gimme a handout) I'm waitin' in your welfare line...