Though you haven't many toys 

You don't envy any boys 

Every day's a work day,

Your work is just a game

I'd like to sing your praise

But I don't know your name

You're just a shoe shine boy

 You work hard all day

Shoe shine boy

Got no time to play

Every nickel helps a lot

So shine, shine, shoe shine boy.

You find joy in the things you do

Shoe shine boy seldom ever blue

You're content with what you've got

So shine, shine, shoe shine boy.

People look at you with scorn

'cos your clothes are worn and torn

Still you never whine

You keep looking up and down the street

Pleading with each one you meet

Brother can you spare a shine.

Oh, Shoe shine boy soon the day will come

Shoe shine boy soon a tune you'll hum

Every nickel helps a lot

So shine, shine, shoe shine boy.

            
        The song is capturing the hard work and struggle that is everyday life for the poor working class American. The song is appreciating those work very hard and never really live in luxury, but are still happy and keep and optimistic outlook, those who stick on the "sunny side of the street" (to quote another of Armstrong's legendary tunes). It's acknowledging those who really lead a simple life, that involves mostly labor and doesn't really have any rewards. It's congratulating this so-called Shoe Shine Boy for the way that he can push on, and possess a hopeful, innocent and kind attitude towards life and keep striving for whatever it is he desires.
          In a sense the HR theme, determination to fight against oppression is present in this song. The song is describing this boy, who represents working class America, who works hard and shines shoes every day in the hopes that someday he will elevate himself out of his  repetitive job and his lacking situation. So this Shoe Shine Boy is fighting against his position in society, trying hard to change things and reach a desired status of wealth.
            I chose this song because it's very catchy and it really draws you into the emotion and sadness that this hard-working boy experiences. I enjoy this song because I can experience the sorrow that is describing this boy's bleak life, and I find that experience or feeling to be a profound and interesting one. Also the trumpet is very dreamy and sad, and I do love magical trumpet sounds.