Ain't Living Long Like This
Ain't Living Long Like This: Tales of Trouble and Redemption
Lyrics
I looked for trouble and I found it son
I actively sought trouble and encountered it, my son
Straight down the barrel of a law man's gun
Directly faced the threat of a law enforcement officer's firearm
I tried to run but I don't think I can
Attempted to escape, but it seems unlikely
You make one move and you're a dead man friend
Any movement could lead to fatal consequences
Ain't living long like this
Life expectancy is short under these circumstances
Ain't living long like this
Reiteration of the precarious nature of life in this situation
He stuck the handcuffs behind my back
Handcuffs placed behind my back by the law enforcement officer
Left me reeling on a steel reel rack
Left in a disoriented state on a rack used for steel reels
They got em all in the jailhouse baby
All individuals are confined in the jail, my dear
Ain't living long like this
Life expectancy is limited in these circumstances
Ain't living long like this
Emphasizing the transient nature of life in this situation
Grew up in Texas on the wayside drive
My upbringing occurred in Texas on the outskirts
Son of a carhop and some all night dives
Child of a carhop and establishments open all night
Dad drove a stock car to an early death
Father met an untimely death in a stock car
All I remember was a drunk man's breath
Main recollection involves the alcoholic breath of an inebriated man
Ain't living long like this
Life expectancy is short under these circumstances
Ain't living long like this
Reiteration of the precarious nature of life in this situation
You know how the story how the wheel goes round
Referencing the cyclical nature of life's hardships
Don't let them take you to the man downtown
Warning not to be taken into custody by the authorities
They got em all in the jailhouse baby
All individuals are confined in the jail, my dear
Ain't living long like this
Life expectancy is limited in these circumstances
Ain't living long like this
Emphasizing the transient nature of life in this situation
I live for Angel she's a roadhouse queen
My existence revolves around Angel, a queen of roadhouses
Makes Texas Ruby look like Sandra Dee
Describing Angel's significance compared to Texas Ruby and Sandra Dee
I want to love her but I don't know how
Expressing a desire to love Angel but uncertain how to
I'm at the bottom of the jailhouse now
Currently at the lowest point, imprisoned
Ain't living long like this
Life expectancy is short under these circumstances
Ain't living long like this
Reiteration of the precarious nature of life in this situation
You know the story about the jailhouse rock
Reference to the well-known tale of the jailhouse rock
Don't want to do it but just don't get caught
Reluctance to engage in unlawful activities, but caution about avoiding detection
Ain't living long like this
Life expectancy is short under these circumstances
Ain't living long like this
Reiteration of the precarious nature of life in this situation
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