It’s just as simple as that?

I’ve been in need of mercy
I’ve been in need of love.
And all of the above

I’ve been in need of the truth
I’ve been in need of money
Just to provide food and a roof

I’ve been homeless and hungry
I’ve been drunken and lonely,
I’ve been in need all my life.

But all my life’s wants weren’t
Out of greed: Like some lowlife.
It’s much simpler than that?

I’ve just had to follow my creed
I’ve just had to follow my soul
It’s like pulling a rabbit from a hat!

It’s like falling down a manhole
It’s just the same as paying vat
It’s just as simple as that?