Glinting gems in the concrete I paved One every couple of feet They got mixed up in the lime and the sand Nobody noticed but me How could one little speck make a difference to the rest? Well it doesn't, no one cared except me. I paid my debt to the hotel unknown I drove so far out of funds They kept me up, a family untied I shared a wall and a secret I can tell you this much There is no love when bankrupt Just an empty, gutted house and a grave I got this limp from a favor I did Some folks don't like charity Copper pipe is worth more than you'd think There ain't no point blaming me How could one little speck make a difference to the rest? Well it doesn't, never will, just like me.