Lyrics
Hard times are here
Expressing that difficult and challenging times have arrived.
And everywhere you go
Indicating that these hard times are prevalent everywhere.
Times are harder than
Stating that the current times are more challenging than ever.
They ever been before
Emphasizing the severity of the present difficulties compared to the past.
Hmm, hmm
Expressing a thoughtful or contemplative response to the challenging circumstances.
Hmm, hmm
-You know, people are driftin'
Describing people wandering aimlessly from place to place.
From door to door
-But they can't find no heaven
Highlighting the struggle of finding solace or a better situation despite the search.
I don't care where they go
-Hmm, hmm
Repeating the contemplative response, possibly emphasizing the gravity of the situation.
Hmm, hmm
-People, if I ever can get up off
Expressing a desire to overcome or rise above the difficulties of the challenging environment.
This hard killin' floor
-Lord, I won't get down
Promising not to sink to such a low point again if able to overcome the hardships.
Down this low no more
-Hmm, hmm
Repeating the contemplative response, maintaining a reflective tone.
Hmm, hmm
-Well, you hear me singin' this old
Referring to singing a melancholic and lonesome song, possibly representing personal struggles.
Old lonesome song
-People, you know these hard times
Asserting that tough times cannot persist indefinitely.
Can't last us so long
-Hmm, hmm
Repeating the contemplative response, suggesting a deep emotional impact of the situation.
Hmm, hmm
-Hmm, hmm
Further repeating the contemplative response, possibly emphasizing resilience in the face of adversity.
Hmm, hmm
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