Get Rich Or Drunk Trying
Fortune's Gamble: Pursuit of Wealth and Whiskey Dreams
Lyrics
My truck's wore out, just like me
Expresses feeling worn out and tired, paralleling the state of the speaker's truck.
My boss man is an SOB
Refers to the speaker's boss in derogatory terms, implying a difficult work situation.
My ship ain't came in
Indicates a lack of success or fortune arriving in the speaker's life.
And don't look like it's gonna
Suggests a pessimistic outlook on future prospects, no indication of improvement.
When you're broke this bad
Highlights extreme financial hardship.
Man, all signs point to that ladies' night
Considers attending a ladies' night event at an upscale place.
At that high-browed joint
Refers to a sophisticated or upper-class establishment.
It'd sure be nice to meet me a, a sugar mama
Expresses a desire to meet a wealthy woman.
I'm gonna get rich before last call
Desire to become rich by the end of the night.
To hell with that playing that Powerball
Rejecting the idea of relying on luck through playing the lottery (Powerball).
Find me a CEO that's rolling in the dough
Expresses the aspiration to find a wealthy CEO.
And keep her smiling
Desire to keep the wealthy person happy or content.
I'll be a Martini drinker
Implies a willingness to adopt a more sophisticated lifestyle.
Get wrapped 'round her finger
Wants to be under the influence or control of the wealthy individual.
Whatever she wants just as long as she's buying
Willing to let the wealthy person buy whatever they want.
I'm gonna get rich or gonna get drunk trying
Strong determination to become wealthy, even if it means resorting to excessive drinking.
Yeah, I wanna give somebody my last name
Desire to start a family and share his name.
Who wants to spoil an old boy talking make it rain
Wants someone to lavish money on him.
Boots and boats and a brand new truck
Lists material desires as symbols of success.
I'm on my way and, man, with any luck
Expresses hopefulness for a positive outcome.
I'm gonna get rich before last call
Reiteration of the desire to become rich by the end of the night.
To hell with that playing that Powerball
Rejecting reliance on luck through gambling (Powerball).
Find me a CEO that's rolling in the dough
Desire to find a financially successful CEO.
And keep her smiling
Intention to maintain the CEO's happiness.
I'll be a Martini drinker
Expresses a desire for a refined alcoholic drink.
Get wrapped 'round her finger
Willingness to be controlled or influenced by the wealthy individual.
Whatever she wants just as long as she's buying
Willingness to let the wealthy person pay for anything they desire.
I'm gonna get rich or gonna get drunk trying
Strong determination to attain wealth, even if it involves excessive drinking.
Yeah, I might wake up tomorrow morning
Uncertainty about the outcome, could wake up rich or hungover with minimal possessions.
Owning half a Lexus, or nothing but hungover
Contrasts waking up rich with waking up with a hangover and very little.
And a mouth dry as West Texas
Describes extreme thirst, using a regional analogy (West Texas).
I'm gonna get rich before last call
Reiteration of the desire to become rich by the end of the night.
To hell with that playing that Powerball
Rejecting reliance on luck through gambling (Powerball).
Find me a CEO that's rolling in the dough
Desire to find a financially successful CEO.
And keep her smiling
Intention to maintain the CEO's happiness.
I'll be a Martini drinker
Expresses a desire for a refined alcoholic drink.
Get wrapped 'round her finger
Willingness to be controlled or influenced by the wealthy individual.
Whatever she wants just as long as she's buying
Willingness to let the wealthy person pay for anything they desire.
I'm gonna get rich or gonna get drunk trying
Strong determination to attain wealth, even if it involves excessive drinking.
Gonna get rich or gonna get drunk trying
Reiteration of the strong determination to achieve wealth, even at the cost of excessive drinking.
(One, two, three)
Countdown for emphasis.
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