TROUBLE
Navigating Life's Troubles: A Musical Odyssey of Work, Struggle, and Resilience
Lyrics
Been working like a pig Twenty hours overtime
Expressing exhaustion from working extensively, putting in twenty hours of overtime.
Got two mouths to feed With a single wedge of lime
Facing financial strain with the responsibility of feeding two mouths and limited resources symbolized by a single wedge of lime.
If I ever see it coming I’ll step out of the way
Anticipating challenges and being prepared to avoid them.
I got a ten dollar dinner On a fifty dollar trey
Describing a situation where a modest meal costs more than expected, highlighting financial difficulties.
I said hold on
Expression signaling a pause or interruption in the narrative.
Here comes trouble
An indication that trouble is approaching or imminent.
Gonna hold out
Determined to endure difficulties until the aftermath or consequences subside.
Until the aftermath comes
Preparing to address and rectify the challenges that follow.
Gonna take a big brush and scrub this town
Symbolic language suggesting a thorough cleansing or resolution of problems in the town.
Put your left foot in
Encouragement to actively engage in addressing problems by using a dance metaphor.
And put your good foot down
Encouraging positive action by putting one's good foot down, indicating a firm stance.
I said hold on
Reiterating the anticipation of impending trouble.
Here comes trouble
Similar to line 7, emphasizing the imminent arrival of trouble.
Ain’t no time to be a diplomat
Stressing the urgency of the situation, suggesting it's not a time for diplomatic approaches.
I hear they got a big hammer gonna
Introducing the idea of a significant force (big hammer) that will impact the town negatively.
Crush this town
Reiterating the impending destructive force and the need for action.
Put your left foot in
Repeating the call to action, using a dance metaphor for proactive engagement.
And put your good foot down
Encouraging a firm and positive stance in the face of adversity.
Gonna take out a loan For the third or fourth time
Considering taking a loan as a recurring solution to financial challenges.
I’m making a nickel But I’m paying a dime
Acknowledging a nominal income but burdened by substantial expenses.
Takes about two hours just to get out of bed
Highlighting the difficulty of starting the day, possibly due to exhaustion or mental strain.
With electric eye-sockets and a thermos full of lead
Describing a challenging morning routine with fatigue symbolized by electric eye-sockets and a thermos full of lead.
Get your goat Quiet as a lamb
Using the metaphor "Get your goat" to signify irritation or annoyance.
I sold my soul once But I thing it was a scam
Reflecting on a past decision to sell one's soul, possibly with regret or skepticism about its value.
Got a job winding watches for the king of peru
Describing a job that may be overwhelming, emphasizing the excessive time commitment.
It’s just too much time for one man to do
Expressing the overwhelming nature of the job, suggesting it's too much for one person.
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