[Verse 1]
Tracks in his arm made him a man
No-one could understand
Each night he'd go out shooting skag
Met a pusher who sold him a bag

[Chorus]
That's why he was
Dead on arrival
Dead on arrival
Dead on arrival
Dead on arrival

[Verse 2]
Ran out of money so he stole a car
Tried to run but didn't get far
Sent to prison, no turning back
Saw his arm, weaned him off smack

[Chorus]
That's why he was
Dead on arrival
Dead on arrival
Dead on arrival
Dead on arrival
Ah ha

[Verse 3]
Out on parole tried to keep calm
Finally died with a needle in his arm
Yes out on parole, tried to keep calm
Finally died with a needle in his arm

[Chorus]
That's why he was
Dead on arrival
Dead on arrival
Dead on arrival
Dead on arrival

[Verse 3]
Out on parole tried to keep calm
Finally died with a needle in his arm
Yes out on parole, tried to keep calm
Finally died with a needle in his arm

[Chorus]
That's why he was
Dead on arrival
Dead on arrival
Dead on arrival
Dead on arrival
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