Nose On The Grindstone
Nose On The Grindstone: Wisdom in Hard Times
Lyrics
Daddy worked like a mule minin' Pike County coal
Daddy worked hard in Pike County coal mines.
'Til he fucked up his back and couldn't work anymore
His back was injured, preventing him from working further.
He said one of these days, you'll get out of these hills
He hoped his child would leave the challenging hills.
Keep your nose on the grindstone and out of the pills
Advice to stay focused on work and avoid drugs.
See, the ways of this world will just bring you to tears
The world can be harsh, causing emotional pain.
Keep the Lord in your heart, and you'll have nothin' to fear
Keeping faith in God brings comfort and security.
Live the best that you can and don't lie and don't steal
Live a moral life, don't lie or steal.
Keep your nose on the grindstone and out of the pills
Reiteration of the importance of hard work and avoiding drugs.
Well Daddy, I've been tryin', I just can't catch a break
Struggling despite efforts to succeed.
There's too much in this world that I can't seem to shake
Facing persistent challenges in life.
But I remember your words, Lord, they bring me the chills
Recalling father's advice, finding it powerful.
Keep your nose on the grindstone and out of the pills
Emphasis on staying focused and avoiding drugs.
Keep in mind that a man's just as good as his word
Integrity is measured by keeping one's promises.
It takes twice as long to build bridges you've burnt
Rebuilding trust takes longer than breaking it.
And there's hurt you can cause time alone cannot heal
Actions can cause lasting emotional pain.
Keep your nose on the grindstone and out of the pills
Reiteration of advice to stay focused and avoid drugs.
Well Daddy, I've been tryin', I just can't catch a break
Continued struggles despite efforts.
There's too much in this world I can't seem to shake
Unresolved challenges in a challenging world.
But I remember your words, Lord, they bring me to chills
Recalling father's words for strength.
Keep your nose on the grindstone and out of the pills
Reemphasizing the importance of staying on track.
Keep your nose on the grindstone and out of the pills
Final reminder to stay focused and avoid drugs.
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