Working Man Blues
Blue-Collar Anthem: Ricky's Ode to Grit and Family
Lyrics
It's a big job just gettin' by with nine kids and a wife
Expresses the challenging responsibility of supporting a large family.
But I've been a workin' man dang near all of my life
Highlights a lifetime of being a working man, emphasizing dedication to labor.
I'll keep on workin' long as these two hands are fit to use
Declares a commitment to work as long as physically able.
I'll drink a little beer in a tavern
Indicates a simple enjoyment of life, possibly as a reward for hard work.
I'll sing a little bit of these workin' man blues.
Suggests singing and drinking as a way to cope with the challenges of working life.
I'll keep my nose to the grindstone work hard everyday
Emphasizes the dedication to hard work and persistence in daily labor.
I might get a little tired on the weekend after I draw my pay
Acknowledges the fatigue that comes with working, especially on weekends.
I'll go back workin' come Monday mornin' I'm right back with the crew
Commits to returning to work each Monday, staying loyal to the job.
I'll drink a little beer that evening
Suggests a relaxed evening with beer after a day of work.
I'll sing a little bit of these workin' man blues.
Reiterates the therapeutic nature of singing about working man experiences.
Sometimes I think about leavin' do a little bummin' around
Contemplates the idea of leaving and experiencing a carefree lifestyle.
I wanna throw my bills out the window catch a train to another town
Expresses a desire to escape financial responsibilities by leaving town.
I go back workin' gotta buy my kids a brand new pair of shoes
Reaffirms the necessity of work to provide for family needs.
I'll drink a little beer in a tavern
Suggests seeking solace in a tavern with beer after facing the challenges of life.
I'll cry a little bit of these workin' man blues.
Conveys the emotional toll and potential hardships of a working man's life.
Well, hey, hey, workin' man workin' man like me
Celebrates the identity of a working man, proud and resistant to seeking welfare.
I ain't never been on welfare that's one place I won't be
Rejects the idea of relying on welfare, emphasizing self-sufficiency.
I'll be back workin' as long as my two hands are fit to use
Reiterates the commitment to work as long as physically able.
I'll drink my beer in a tavern
Expresses the idea of enjoying life's pleasures, like beer in a tavern, after work.
I'll sing a little bit of these workin' man blues
Continues to find solace in singing about the experiences of a working man.
Well, I'll drink my beer in a tavern
Reiterates the enjoyment of beer in a tavern as a way to unwind.
I'll sing a little bit of these workin' man blues
Emphasizes the ongoing expression of the working man's experiences through song.
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