Werk'n Hard
Hustling Through Life: A Journey of Grit
Lyrics
It all started down in Texas
Introduction to the origin of the journey in Texas.
Sun beating down on me
Describing the intense heat of the sun in Texas.
I thought I'd make that money
Expressing the motivation to earn money.
My ex wouldn't let me be
Referring to difficulties with the ex-partner back in Texas.
Now, I'm in West Virginia
Transition to West Virginia with little apparent change.
And nothing's really changed
Stating that despite being in a new location, things remain the same.
But now I'm making money
Indicating current financial success but accompanied by hard work.
But I work all goddam day
Emphasizing the long hours spent working.
I got laid off in Ohio
Sharing an experience of being laid off in Ohio and losing money.
All my money gone
Describing the depletion of funds on material possessions.
Spent every dime I had on trucks and guns and stupid things
Detailing the spending on trucks, guns, and frivolous items.
Now, I'm in Pennsylvania
Transition to Pennsylvania and introducing a new marriage.
I married this sweet thing
Mentioning the commitment to a spouse but no significant change.
But I found my way back on the ROW and there's nothing really changed
Returning to work on the ROW (Right of Way), with continuity in life.
And I'm werkin'
Initiating the chorus, emphasizing the act of working.
Yeah, I'm werkin'
Reiterating the commitment to work in the chorus.
I'm werkin' hard
Intensifying the declaration of working hard in the chorus.
I werk' so hard
Expressing the magnitude of hard work in the chorus.
And I'm werkin'
Continuation of the chorus, emphasizing ongoing efforts.
Yeah, I'm werkin'
Reaffirming the dedication to work in the chorus.
I werk' too hard
Acknowledging the intensity of hard work in the chorus.
Ooh, I werk' so hard
Further emphasizing the extent of the effort in the chorus.
My feet hurt
Describing physical discomfort, particularly in the feet.
My eyes are red
Indicating physical strain through red eyes.
I woke up real late today
Describing waking up late and the consequences.
And now it's time to pay
Highlighting the need to face consequences for waking up late.
Oh no
Expressing concern or regret ("Oh no").
Oh no
Repetition of the expression of concern or regret.
Now, I'm driving
Transitioning to a phase of driving on a lonely road.
A lonely road
Expressing a desire to give up but constrained by financial obligations.
I wanna drag the fuck right up
Expressing frustration or defiance towards the situation.
But those checks, they just keep coming in
Acknowledging the persistence of incoming paychecks despite difficulties.
And I'm werkin'
Reiteration of the dedication to working in the chorus.
Yeah, I'm werkin'
Reaffirming the commitment to hard work in the chorus.
I'm werkin' hard
Restating the intensity of working hard in the chorus.
I fucking werk' too hard
Intensifying the declaration of working excessively in the chorus.
Cause I'm werkin'
Continuing the chorus, emphasizing ongoing efforts.
Yeah, I'm werkin'
Reiterating the dedication to work in the chorus.
I werk' so hard
Affirming the magnitude of hard work in the chorus.
Ooh, I werk' so hard
Concluding the chorus by emphasizing the extent of effort.
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