The Casino
Gambling Desperation: A Tale of Loss and Temptation in 'The Casino'
Lyrics
Well the Cherokee Nation got me good today
Expressing being deceived or taken advantage of by the Cherokee Nation in a gambling experience.
Took my last hundred dollars in a game I played
Lost the last $100 in a game, highlighting financial struggles.
Guess I should've known better than to try my luck
Regret about taking a chance, acknowledging poor decision-making.
On a polar bear with glasses and a hat wearin' duck
Describing an unusual character in the game, emphasizing the unpredictability of gambling.
They took my truck, my house, my ole guitar
List of losses, including truck, house, and guitar, indicating significant financial hardship.
Can't even make some tips at my local bar
Unable to earn money even through usual means like playing music at a local bar.
These bills are gonna kill me anyways
Anticipating financial difficulties with bills.
So I'll grab up all my change and now I'm on my way
Deciding to go to the casino with whatever change is left.
To the Casino
Heading to the casino.
I have the best conversations
Expecting meaningful conversations as a form of escape or distraction.
Let all my stress go and fall into temptation
Using the casino as a way to release stress and succumbing to temptation.
At the Casino
Reiterating the casino setting.
With all the free drinks
Noting the availability of free drinks at the casino.
Tell a guy my life's story just to see what he thinks
Sharing life story with a stranger, seeking opinions or understanding.
When the crowd thins out you can play with your pennies
Suggesting that the casino allows playing with small amounts of money, like pennies.
Keep givin' em your money so they pockets ain't empty
Cautioning about continuously giving money to the casino.
At the Casino
Repeating the casino theme.
I met an old lady she was all a wreck
Introducing an old lady who lost her retirement money at the casino.
She just blew every cent of her retirement check
Explaining the lady's financial situation after losing her retirement check.
Said her husband just died and didn't leave her shit
Describing the lady's husband's death and lack of inheritance.
Used to come here all the time and he would never quit
Highlighting the husband's frequent gambling habits.
They took our van, our house, and all his drills
Listing additional losses suffered by the lady.
Had to take up pole dancin' just to pay the bills
Resorting to pole dancing to make ends meet.
Pretty sure I'm gonna die soon anyways
Expressing a sense of impending death.
So i put on my slippers and was on my way
Preparing to go to the casino despite life challenges.
To the Casino
Repeating the casino theme.
I have the best conversations
Anticipating positive conversations and stress relief at the casino.
Let all my stress go and fall into temptation
Repeating the temptation and stress relief aspect.
The Casino
Reiterating the casino setting.
With all the free drinks
Emphasizing the availability of free drinks at the casino.
Tell a guy my life's story just to see what he thinks
Sharing life story with a stranger, seeking opinions or understanding.
When the crowd thins out you can play with your pennies
Emphasizing the ability to gamble with small amounts when the crowd thins out.
Keep givin' em your money so they pockets ain't empty
Warning against continuously giving money to the casino.
At the Casino
Repeating the casino theme.
At the Casino
-Well I've got no job and no guitar
Expressing a lack of employment and possessions.
I'll just look at this machine and wish on the stars
Fantasizing about wishing on stars while looking at a casino machine.
At the Casino
Repeating the casino theme.
At the Casino
-At the Casino
-At the Casino
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