Unemployment

Jobless Blues: J.J. Cale's Poignant Reflection on Unemployment Struggles
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Lyrics

Beating down the pavement,

Expressing the act of actively searching for employment.

Looking for a job

Stating the primary goal of finding a job.

I'll do anything except steal and rob

Committing to lawful means of making a living, ruling out criminal activities.

Unemployment is something I can't use

Conveying the singer's dissatisfaction with being unemployed.


If you can't use me,

Inquiring if there's any positive information or opportunities for employment.

Can you tell me some good news

Asking for uplifting or encouraging news.

I'll be pretty simple,

Expressing a straightforward and simple approach to communication.

Hear just what I say

Requesting attention and understanding for the following statement.


I'll do anything to send these blues away

Declaring a willingness to do anything to overcome feelings of sadness or depression.

Unemployment is something I can't use

Reiterating the negative impact of unemployment on the individual.

If you can't help me,

Seeking assistance from others in improving the singer's employment situation.

Can you tell us some good news

Requesting positive or optimistic information from the listener.


You won't have to pay me overtime,

Offering flexibility and a willingness to work without expecting extra pay.

Overtime and all that

Referencing the concept of overtime work without hesitation.

You just tell me what time and where at

Expressing a readiness to work and asking for details regarding time and location.

Unemployment is something I can't use

Repeating the theme of unemployment as an undesirable situation.


If you can't help me,

Reiterating the plea for assistance or positive news.

Can you tell me some good news

Asking for any encouraging information or developments.

I'll do anything at all,

Stating a willingness to undertake any task to establish a connection or friendship.

Anything at all to be a friend

Emphasizing the singer's openness and readiness to be supportive.


You know I'm real prompt,

Highlighting the singer's punctuality and reliability.

I'm right on time

Reiterating the negative impact of unemployment on punctuality.

Unemployment is something I can't use

Expressing a desire for employment due to its positive impact on punctuality.

If you can't help me,

Seeking assistance or positive news regarding employment.

Can you tell me some good news

Requesting uplifting or encouraging information from the listener.

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