Ain't No Count
Honky Tonk Troubles: A Ballad of Life's Trials
Lyrics
Well, I've drank all my good whiskey
Expressing having consumed all the good whiskey.
And I've smoked up all my loud
Indicating the use or depletion of marijuana ("loud").
And that Haggard song that I've been playing
Mentioning a Merle Haggard song not achieving popularity.
Ain't gonna sell out no crowd
Anticipating a lack of success for the mentioned song.
Well, the mailman came, and the rent's past due
Highlighting financial struggles with overdue rent.
My good hearted woman walked out
Revealing the departure of a kind-hearted woman.
Ain't got much else to lose
Expressing a sense of having little left to lose.
Chasin' that dollar
Engaging in the pursuit of money.
I ain't worth a dime
Stating a low self-worth, equating to a dime.
As the wind blows, and the wheels roll
Describing movement and transition to another county.
across another county line
Emphasizing the continuous journey and change.
Honky tonk dreamer
Describing oneself as a dreamer in a honky-tonk style.
Who got lost in the clouds
Indicating being lost in aspirations or distractions.
That's why they all say
Explaining the reason for negative perceptions of the singer.
I ain't no count
Affirming the belief that the singer is of no value.
Well, I've burned some sturdy bridges
Referring to burning bridges, possibly estrangements.
Disappeared in the smoke
Vanishing or facing consequences in a metaphorical smoke.
By the time I get a mile ahead
Experiencing setbacks despite making some progress.
I end up on the side of the road
Facing difficulties or failures along the journey.
And I can't count the God dang times
Expressing frustration at the repetitiveness of setbacks.
I've ran from a .44
Recalling instances of evading danger from a .44 caliber gun.
From a good ol' boy who didn't like
Referring to a confrontation with a disapproving person.
She was my one night rodeo
Describing a brief, intense romantic encounter.
Chasin' that dollar
Continuing the pursuit of wealth and success.
I ain't worth a dime
Reiterating a sense of personal devaluation.
As the wind blows, and the wheels roll
Emphasizing ongoing movement and change in location.
across another county line
Repeating the theme of transitioning across county lines.
Honky tonk dreamer
Reiterating the honky-tonk dreamer persona.
Who got lost in the clouds
Re-emphasizing being lost in aspirations or distractions.
That's why they all say
Restating the negative perception of the singer.
I ain't no count
Reaffirming the belief that the singer lacks value.
Chasin' that dollar
Continuing the pursuit of money despite personal worth.
I ain't worth a dime
Reiterating a low self-worth, equating to a dime.
As the wind blows, and the wheels roll
Re-emphasizing ongoing movement and change in location.
across another county line
Repeating the theme of transitioning across county lines.
Honky tonk dreamer
Reiterating the honky-tonk dreamer persona.
Who got lost in the clouds
Re-emphasizing being lost in aspirations or distractions.
That's why they all say
Restating the negative perception of the singer.
That's why they all say
Reaffirming the belief that the singer lacks value.
That's why they all say
-I ain't no count
Concluding the assertion that the singer is of no value.
I ain't no count
Repeating the conclusion that the singer is of no value.
Aw yeah
An exclamation, possibly expressing agreement or resignation.
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