Better Than I Deserve
Gratitude in Rain: Darryl Worley's 'Better Than I Deserve' Meaning
Lyrics
It's cold out this mornin'. It's raining, it's pourin'.
Describing the current weather conditions as cold and rainy.
My back's acting up, but so what, I'm alive and I'm breathin'.
Despite physical discomfort, the speaker appreciates being alive and breathing.
My baby's still mad from that fight that we had.
His partner is still upset from a recent argument.
But her stomping around in the kitchen sure beats her leavin'.
The partner's anger is preferable to the possibility of her leaving.
I'm doin' better that I deserve.
The speaker feels his current situation is better than what he deserves.
I guess I could complain, oh but things could be worse.
Although he could complain, he acknowledges that things could be worse.
There's a lot of folks out there with a lot of good reasons to curse.
Recognizing others' hardships, some of whom have valid reasons to curse.
All things considered I'm doin' better than I deserve.
Considering everything, he believes he's doing better than he should.
Well, maybe someday all the debt'll be paid off.
Hopeful for a future where debts are paid off and desires are fulfilled.
I'll have all I want, but for now, hey, I don't mind dreamin'.
Content with dreaming for now, not bothered by unfulfilled desires.
'Cause I got what I need. Got this house with some trees in the yard.
Expressing gratitude for what he already possesses: a house, trees, family.
I got kids and a wife and a life I believe in.
Valuing his family and the life he believes in.
I'm doin' better that I deserve.
Reiterating that he feels he's doing better than he deserves.
I guess I could complain, oh but things could be worse.
Recognizing the potential for complaint but choosing not to dwell on it.
There's a lot of folks out there with a lot of good reasons to curse.
Acknowledging others' struggles and reasons for cursing their situations.
All things considered I'm doin' better than I deserve.
Reaffirming his belief that his situation is better than he merits.
I'm doin' better than I deserve.
Repeating the sentiment that he's doing better than he thinks he should.
The wolf ain't at my door, and I ain't out of work.
Feeling relieved that he's not facing severe financial troubles or unemployment.
No matter how bad it gets, someone somewhere's got it worse.
Recognizing that no matter how tough it is for him, others have it worse.
All things considered, I'm doin' better than I deserve.
Restating his belief that, all things considered, he's doing better than he deserves.
It's cold out this mornin'. It's raining, it's pourin'.
Repeating the description of the cold and rainy weather.
My back's acting up, but guess what, I'm alive and I'm breathin'.
Despite physical discomfort, expressing gratitude for being alive.
Oh yeah, thank ya.
A verbal expression of gratitude, possibly to someone or something.
Well, maybe someday all the debt'll be paid off.
Reiteration of hope for a future where debts are settled.
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