Hard Time Killin' Floor Blues
Surviving Hardship: The Poignant Tale of Enduring Times
Lyrics
Hard time here and everywhere you go
Expresses the pervasive nature of difficult circumstances, suggesting that challenges are present everywhere.
Times is harder than ever been before
Highlights the severity of the current times, emphasizing that they are more challenging than ever experienced before.
And the people are driftin' from door to door
Suggests a sense of displacement and movement as people wander aimlessly from one place to another.
Can't find no heaven, I don't care where they go
Conveys a sense of hopelessness, stating that one cannot find solace or happiness anywhere.
Hear me tell you people, just before I go
Warns the audience about the impending hardship, delivering a message before departing.
These hard times will kill you just dry long so
Reiterates the idea that these challenging times can gradually wear a person down and lead to their demise.
Well, you hear me singin' my lonesome song
Shares the singer's emotional state through a lonesome song, emphasizing the enduring nature of difficult times.
These hard times can last us so very long
Emphasizes the prolonged duration of the hardships faced, suggesting that they can last for an extended period.
If I ever get off this killin' floor
Expresses a desire to escape the current difficult situation, referring to it as a "killin' floor," a metaphor for a challenging environment.
I'll never get down this low no more
Commits to avoiding a return to such a low point if the singer manages to overcome the current challenges.
No-no, no-no, I'll never get down this low no more
Reaffirms the commitment to avoiding a return to the depths of hardship.
And you say you had money, you better be sure
Cautionary statement advising that even if one possesses money, they should be cautious because challenging times can still affect them.
'Cause these hard times will drive you from door to door
Reiterates that difficult times can force people to move from place to place in search of better circumstances.
Sing this song and I ain't gonna sing no more
Declares a decision to stop singing, possibly reflecting a weariness or resignation in the face of ongoing hardships.
Sing this song and I ain't gonna sing no more
Reiterates the decision to stop singing, emphasizing the impact of hard times on one's ability or willingness to express oneself.
These hard times will drive you from door to door
Concludes with the idea that challenging times can compel individuals to move from one place to another.
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