Lyrics
Jimmy he left school at 15
Jimmy left formal education at the age of 15.
Got a job in a local factory
He found employment in a local factory.
They sold it on and moved the money down south
The factory was sold, and the proceeds were moved to a different region.
He's pouring pints and he's living hand to mouth
Jimmy is currently working in a pub, struggling to make ends meet.
He bangs the drums on a weekend
Jimmy plays drums as a hobby during weekends.
He plays for beers but one day he'll pay the rent
He plays for drinks, but he aspires to eventually afford rent through his passion.
Legends never die my friend
An expression emphasizing that legends or remarkable individuals endure.
It's only the sad songs that make me happy
The singer finds solace and joy in melancholic songs.
And black is the only colour to carry the weight of it all
Black symbolizes the heaviness and depth of life's burdens.
I got a trade like they always told me
The singer learned a skill as advised but faced hardship, including a divorce.
Work dried up and my wife divorced me
Work opportunities diminished, leading to personal struggles.
I've watched four kids on a broken train track
The singer witnessed challenges faced by four children on a difficult path.
If you decide to live baby I've got your back
Expressing commitment to support someone if they choose to live and face life's challenges.
On my 21st birthday I stood in the back of the court
On the singer's 21st birthday, they observed a family member facing legal consequences in court.
Watched my brother get two years for shifting ounces trying to pay the child support
The brother received a two-year sentence for involvement in illegal activities, possibly drug-related, aimed at fulfilling child support obligations.
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