A Man Can't Live on Hope and Coffee Alone

Woke up early, poured a cup so black Took a deep sip, then I leaned right back Got dreams so big, but my pockets so small And the landlord don't take wishful thoughts at all I shake my fist, I roll my sleeves Tryna turn these dimes to a house with keys But my bills keep laughin', my rent just sighs And my wallet keeps tellin' me, "Boy, nice try" Ohhh, a man can't live on hope and coffee alone I need more than steam to keep my fire goin' I work all day, still the money don't show A man can't live on hope and coffee alone Asked my baby for a little embrace She said, "Honey, love don't pay for this place" I said, "Baby, just hold on tight" She said, "Holdin' on won't keep the heat on at night" I count my change, I pray real hard But a wish ain't never filled a grocery cart I knock on doors, I beg, I plead But my wallet just laughs, sayin', "Boy, you need" Ohhh, a man can't live on hope and coffee alone I need more than steam to keep my fire goin' I work all day, still the money don't show A man can't live on hope and coffee alone Gotta find my way, gotta catch my break I can't keep runnin' on fumes all day I'll build my dream, stone by stone But Lord knows I need more than a prayer and a loan Ohhh, a man can't live on hope and coffee alone I need more than steam to keep my fire goin' I work all day, still the money don't show A man can't live on hope and coffee alone Oh, I ain't rich, but I ain't done Got two strong hands and a rising sun Gonna build my dream, gonna make it mine And when I do, I'll drink to the grind