Benefits cut for Mr Kite
And anyone else who shows they might
Be able to put on a show

Universal accreditation
Is henceforth withdrawn
Across the entire circus portfolio

We really don’t care if you can spin a plate
Or if your horse can dance or you’re Catherine the Great
We’re taking back every penny, we’re confiscating your bike
There’s a scrapheap in the corner you could balance on if you like

Take it on the chin or take it in the eye
Try to keep a grin when you get a custard pie
We can give you breadcrumbs or we can give you tripe
No more furlough for you or any of your type

Benefits cut for Mr Kite

 

From The Meatless album Six Months Later