Lyrics
Tryin' to make a livin' it's harder every day
Expressing the difficulty of making a living, with each day becoming more challenging.
By the time I see a dollar just another bill to pay
Money earned is quickly consumed by bills, leaving little for personal use.
I got a wife and family and the bills are pilin' high
The singer has a family, and the financial obligations are accumulating.
These days it ain't easy for a working man to get by
Describing the tough times for a working man in the current era.
I can't help but wonder what a man suppose to do
Pondering the challenges faced by a man and seeking a solution.
I got those hard breaking escalatin' high inflation blues
Expressing the emotional strain caused by increasing inflation.
By the time I get the payday the money's already gone
Money from payday is insufficient, already spent by the time it arrives.
Someone's eatin' chicken all I git is the bones
Comparing one's meager share to others who seem to benefit more.
My wife needs a new coat the kids need clothes to school
Listing the family's needs, highlighting the struggle to provide basic necessities.
We're all out of grocery's and it's Tuesday afternoon
Describing a situation of scarcity, even regarding groceries.
Well it could drive a man to drinkin' but I can't afford the booze
Acknowledging the stress that could lead to drinking, although alcohol is unaffordable.
I got those hard breaking escalatin' high inflation blues
Reiterating the emotional toll of the escalating inflation blues.
The cost of livin' keeps goin' up the taxes ain't goin' down
Commenting on the rising cost of living and the persistent burden of taxes.
I'm just treadin' water to tryin' not to drown
Using a metaphor to describe barely staying afloat amid financial struggles.
Mr Courter I know you're up there and I should could use a hen
Addressing someone (Mr. Courter) and expressing a need for assistance.
So won't you please have mercy on a common working man
Pleading for mercy from a higher authority for a common working man.
I just keep on tryin' doin' all that I can do
Persisting in efforts despite challenges, doing all that is possible.
I got those hard breaking escalatin' high inflation blues (yodel)
Reiterating the impact of escalating inflation on the individual's emotional well-being (yodel).
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