Bills to Pay
Life's Gamble: Tales of Desperation and Redemption in 'Bills to Pay'
Lyrics
I had a little but a little wasn't good enough so I took it and I made a little more
Desire for more than what was initially possessed, leading to acquiring and expanding that little amount.
I didn't make it but I took it and I drove it down down the street to the corner store
Although not creating something, taking an opportunity and driving it to a nearby location for potential gain.
And by store I mean the pickup in the parking lot run by a dude and his little four
Referring to a makeshift shop in a parking lot run by an individual and their four children.
Kids they weren't his but to him it was a win cuz he hustled me down to the floor
An individual's success, even with someone else's children, seen as a win due to a successful negotiation that brings down the price.
All I wanted was a ticket cuz he told me he had fixed it to a horse that was gonna score
Seeking a chance, trusting someone's claim of fixing a situation that promises success.
And as I drove away I realized that I had paid for more and now I'm just dirt poor
Realization of overpayment for something, resulting in a state of extreme poverty.
Now I'm down on my knees begging oh God please I need a win cuz I can't pay no more
Begging for a fortunate turn, acknowledging inability to handle more financial burden.
If this horse is a quitter than I'm really in the shitter cuz my landlord says I'm out the door
If the anticipated opportunity fails, it will lead to serious trouble with housing.
I got bills to pay and no money saved and no place to call my home
No savings, financial obligations, and homelessness.
I don't spend my days working my ass away so I guess I should have known
Realization that not dedicating time to work has consequences.
Driving to the track with my buddy in the back and this lady he was trying to score
Heading to an event with a friend and encountering someone who engages in hustling.
She's a real down-towner couldn't have said it any louder and she hustles on down to the floor
Describing someone assertively and their involvement in hustling.
And as I'm looking in the mirror they're getting busy in the rear and I drove my car into a ditch
Distraction leading to a car accident while observing activities behind and reflecting on personal situation.
Now I'm shit out of luck I've got to spend another buck I got to pay a guy to give me a hitch
Being unlucky and needing to spend more money on assistance due to the accident.
I got bills to pay and no money saved and no place to call my home
Reiteration of financial struggles and homelessness.
I don't spend my days working my ass away so I guess I should have known
Reflecting on the consequence of not prioritizing work.
Living casually never set me free and I'm in debt right down to the bone
Realization that living carelessly resulted in deep debt.
I'm no prodigy so there's no money for me looks like I'm living life on my own
Acknowledgment of not being exceptional in financial matters, leading to a solitary life.
Oh my God oh my God
An expression of desperation or shock.
I've been searching for something never reaching for nothing
Describing a futile search or pursuit that hasn't yielded any results.
I'm an old sick bastard case in an unfamiliar place and I'm crawling my way back through tiny cracks
Feeling like an old and worn-out person struggling through difficult circumstances.
Oh my God oh my God
Expressing a feeling of being depleted and useless.
I'm a used up canon I'll fire at nothing
Comparing oneself to a used-up weapon, implying uselessness.
So just put your faith in me and you'll finally start to see that I'm almost just like you
An appeal for trust, suggesting similarities to the listener's experiences.
I got bills to pay and no money saved and no place to call my home
Reiteration of financial struggles and homelessness.
I don't spend my days working my ass away so I guess I should have known
Reflecting on the consequence of not prioritizing work.
Living casually never set me free and I'm in debt right down to the bone
Realization that a carefree life led to profound indebtedness.
I'm no prodigy so there's no money for me looks like I'm living life on my own
Acknowledgment of lacking extraordinary talent in handling money, leading to an independent life.
Looks like I'm living life on my own
Reiteration of living life in solitude.
Looks like I'm living life on my own
Confirmation of solitary living and financial struggles.
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