Momma and Poppa told me
I was crazy to stay
I'd be gay in New York I was a fag in L.A.
So I saved my money and I took a plane
But wherever I go they treat me the same

But when the whip comes down
When the whip comes down
When the whip comes down
When the whip comes down

I go to 53rd street and they spit in my face
But I'm learning the ropes yeh I'm learning the trade
The east river truckers are churning with trash
I got so much money but I spend it so fast

* When the whip comes down
When the whip comes down
When the whip comes down
When the whip comes down
When the shit hits the fan
I'll be sitting on the can
When the whip comes down

Some call me garbage when I'm sweeping up the
street
But I never roll and ain't never cheat
I'm filling the need
Yeh I'm plugging the hole
My momma's so glad that I ain't on the dole

* Repeat

When the whip comes down
When the whip comes down
When the whip comes down
I'll be running this town
When the whip comes down
Watch out baby

* Repeat