Day in, day out Stay in, fade out Day in Day out She was born in a handbag Love left on a doorstep What she lacks is a backup Nothing seems to make a dent Gonna find her some money honey Try to pay her rent That's the kind of protection What everyone is shouting about, hey, hey Day in, day out Stay in, fade out Day in Day out First thing she learns is she's a citizen Some things they turn out right When you're under the U.S.A. Someone rings a bell and it's all over She's going out her way Stealing for that one good rush Day in, day out Stay in, fade out She could use a little money She's hangin' on his arms like a cheap suit She's got no money, honey She's on the other side Oh, come on, little baby Late night, big town, police shake down Day in, day out Stay in, fade out Day in She's got a ticket to nowhere She's gonna take a train ride Nobody knows her or knows her name She's in the pocket of a home boy Oh, she's gonna take her a shotgun pow Spin the grail spin the drug She's gonna make them well aware She's an angry gal Day in, day out Stay in, fade out You fade out Fade out You fade out