Lyrics
Excuse my manners if I'm seemin' rude
Expressing apologies for potential rudeness or being out of tune.
Slightly irritated or sing out of tune
Acknowledging slight irritation or being off-key in singing.
But when I try movin' forward I'm only pushed back
Struggling to progress and facing setbacks when trying to move forward.
And I'm tired of pullin' on rope without any slack
Frustration with the constant effort without seeing results.
Stuck in a rat race and fallin behind
Feeling trapped in a competitive environment and falling behind.
With a wife and three kids there ain't no peace of mind
Experiencing a lack of peace of mind due to family responsibilities.
I'm livin' in hope but I'll die in despair
Living with hope but expecting to die in despair.
And of all the good I've done well nobody will care
Recognition that the good deeds may go unnoticed or unappreciated.
And my name will be forgotten with the passin' of time
Fear of being forgotten as time passes.
'Cause history's reserved for men with money and great minds
Observation on historical recognition being biased towards wealth and intellect.
And I'll be buried in the cold cold clay
Expectation of a humble burial.
But that's just how it is for the workin' man today
Acceptance of the challenging reality for the working man.
And I press through the blood and the tears and the sweat
Persistence through hardships, including blood, tears, and sweat.
It's hard to make a livin off of goin' in debt
Difficulty in making a living while accumulating debt.
Yea I press through the blood and the tears and the sweat
Reiteration of the struggle and hard work.
But it's hard to make a livin off of goin' in debt
Emphasizing the challenge of making a living with financial difficulties.
Now tell me how am I supposed to keep a smile on my face
Expressing difficulty in maintaining happiness while chasing elusive dreams.
When I'll never catch all those dreams that I chase
Resignation to the impossibility of catching all pursued dreams.
Desperately in search of some kind of relief
Desperation in seeking relief, contemplating alcohol or religious beliefs.
Should I turn to a bottle or religious beliefs
Reflecting on the impact of decisions on oneself and others.
And with every decision keepin' others in mind
Awareness of walking a precarious line in decision-making.
Never Knew that I'd be walkin' such a thin thin line
Realization of being stuck in a difficult situation with no clear path.
Stuck in a tunnel there's no light either way
Metaphorically stuck in a tunnel with no visible solutions.
But that's just how it is for the workin' man today
Reiteration of the challenging reality for the working man.
And I press through the blood and the tears and the sweat
Continued perseverance through hardship.
It's hard to make a livin off of goin' in debt
Highlighting the difficulty of making a living with accumulated debt.
Yea I press through the blood and the tears and the sweat
Repeating the theme of enduring blood, tears, and sweat in pursuit of a living.
But it's hard to make a livin off of goin' in debt
Emphasizing the ongoing struggle of making a living with financial challenges.
Oh it's hard to make a livin'
Acknowledging the overall difficulty of making a living.
So hard to make a livin'
Repetition of the challenges and hardships faced in making a living.
Oh it's hard to make a livin' off of goin' in debt
Reiterating the difficulty of making a living while going into debt.
Yea it's hard to make a livin'
Repeating the sentiment of how challenging it is to sustain a living.
So hard to make a livin'
Reiteration of the hardships in making a living.
Yea it's hard to make a livin off of goin' in debt
Emphasizing the difficulty of sustaining a living while accumulating debt.
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