This Kind of Living
The Struggle of Balancing Dreams and Responsibilities
Lyrics
Well, I spend my life on 25, as dictated by the man
Expressing dissatisfaction with conforming to societal expectations and living by imposed rules on Highway 25.
I never grew up dreaming of being a company man
Rejecting the idea of aspiring to be a corporate worker, implying it wasn't a childhood dream.
But here I sit stuck with a mortgage, three children and a five-piece band
Feeling trapped with financial responsibilities, a mortgage, a family (three children), and a commitment to a music band.
This kind of living ain't no way to make a living the way that I am
Stating that the current lifestyle is not a viable way to sustain a living.
Well, I wake up every morning, it takes a pot of coffee to get me out of bed
Highlighting the difficulty of starting the day, relying on coffee to face the routine.
I head on down to the workplace, thinking I'd be better off dead
Expressing a sense of despair about the workplace, suggesting a desire for escape.
But just about every other Friday, I get the paycheck they hang over my head
Receiving a paycheck regularly, but it's not enough to alleviate the dissatisfaction or fulfill aspirations.
This kind of living ain't no way to make a living the way that I am
Reiterating that the current way of life is not conducive to a fulfilling existence.
Naw, this kind of living ain't no way to make a living no how, anyhow
Emphasizing that the current lifestyle is not a suitable or acceptable way to make a living.
Like my papa told me son, "You gotta do what you love," I wish that he could see me now
Recalling advice from the speaker's father about pursuing one's passion, expressing a desire for validation.
'Cause here I sit stuck with a mortgage, three children and a five-piece band
Reiterating the feeling of being stuck with responsibilities and unfulfilled dreams.
This kind of living ain't no way to make a living the way that I am
Affirming that the current lifestyle is not conducive to a fulfilling existence.
Now the boss, he wants more meetings, and the wife, she wants new shoes
Highlighting additional challenges from work demands (more meetings) and family expectations (new shoes).
My kids just want some attention, me, I want a little good news
Expressing the speaker's desire for attention and positive developments among family members.
I spend all day pushing papers, and try to make it home before bed
Describing a monotonous workday spent on bureaucratic tasks with the aim of returning home at night.
This kind of living ain't no way to make a living the way that I am
Reaffirming that the current way of life is not conducive to a fulfilling existence.
Naw, this kind of living ain't no way to make a living no how, anyhow
Reiterating that the current lifestyle is not a suitable or acceptable way to make a living.
Like my papa told me son, "You gotta do what you love," I wish that he could see me now
Recalling advice from the speaker's father about pursuing one's passion, expressing a desire for validation.
'Cause here I sit stuck with a mortgage, three children and a five-piece band
Reiterating the feeling of being stuck with responsibilities and unfulfilled dreams.
This kind of living ain't no way to make a living the way that I am
Affirming that the current lifestyle is not conducive to a fulfilling existence.
Naw, this kind of living ain't no way to make a living the way that I am
Reiterating that the current lifestyle is not a suitable or acceptable way to make a living.
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