Dollar a Day
Hard-Earned Dreams: A Dollar a Day Journey
Lyrics
Well, I've been workin' in the goddamn sun
Expressing frustration about working in harsh conditions under the sun.
With just for a dollar a day
Highlighting the meager wage of one dollar per day for labor.
Been workin' for a dollar a day
Repetition emphasizing the struggle of working for such a low income.
I've been workin' for dollar a day
Reiterating the theme of working hard for a minimal daily wage.
Man, I never understood why all my money
Expressing confusion or frustration about where the earned money goes.
Goes down to man at the bank
Money is deposited in a bank, questioning the purpose of this process.
And all he does is sit and think
Reflecting on the banker's seemingly passive role in handling the money.
About the money that I'm gonna make
Banker contemplating the money the speaker will earn, emphasizing its significance.
And all of my brothers, well, jumpin' on planes
Reference to siblings participating in wars, possibly reflecting on sacrifice.
They been goin' off fightin' in wars
Brothers involved in military service, a common path for some in the family.
Been over on the desert shores
Desert shores suggest a war zone, underlining the severity of their service.
Fightin' for my freedom and a little bit of ore
Fighting for freedom and resources, possibly linking to the speaker's labor.
Man, it sure does cost well whole a lotta money
Commenting on the high cost of living in a country that prides itself on freedom.
When you live in the land of the free
Reflecting on the challenges and expenses of living in a free nation.
Well, I think I'll go and plant me a seed
Considering an unconventional solution to financial problems (growing marijuana).
Grow a marijuana money tree
Expressing the desire to cultivate a plant that could bring financial relief.
Well, then I'ma gonna head down to South Louisiana
Planning to travel to South Louisiana, possibly in search of better opportunities.
With a guitar on my back
Carrying a guitar, suggesting a connection to music or a creative pursuit.
Corn bread in a gunny sack
Basic provisions (corn bread, gunny sack) for the journey, indicating a simple lifestyle.
Maybe Uncle Sam'll cut me some slack
Hoping for leniency or assistance from the government (Uncle Sam).
Been diggin' in the rock since five o'clock
Engaged in labor (digging in the rock) since early morning.
And my calluses is cut to the bone
Describing physical toll with calloused hands due to strenuous work.
Well, the soles in my shoes is worn
Worn-out shoe soles, indicating the speaker's dedication to hard work.
'Cause I've been diggin' in the rocks since dawn
Continued hard work, emphasizing the speaker's commitment to earning money.
Well, I've been workin' in the goddamn sun
Repetition of the challenging work under the sun for a minimal wage.
With just for a dollar a day
Reiteration of the struggle of working for a dollar a day.
I've been workin' for a dollar a day
Emphasizing the ongoing effort for a minimal wage to meet financial needs.
'Cause I need a little money to save
Expressing the need for money, highlighting the motivation for enduring difficult work.
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