Discover the story of the song > Cap in Hand – The Proclaimers

The song talks about how the protagonist is knowledgeable and can do certain things, like differentiate between margarine and butter. However, he can't understand why someone else is ruling their land and why they let it happen. He explains how they fight, boast, and beg for what is already theirs but can't seem to take control. The protagonist even mentions trying to bribe God and the frustration of getting handouts. In the end, he still can't understand why they let someone else rule their land.