Broke
Broke but Unbroken: A Musical Tale of Life's Struggles
Lyrics
I can't keep the power on,
The singer is unable to maintain the electricity in their place.
shower with the hose in your front lawn.
Describes a situation of using a hose to shower in the front yard, possibly due to a lack of functional utilities inside.
I broke down on the freeway,
The singer's vehicle broke down while driving on the freeway.
going dutch on a cheap date.
They are splitting the bill on a date, indicating a lack of financial capacity.
Never look at my bank account,
The singer avoids checking their bank account to prevent disappointment or anxiety over financial struggles.
cause I don't want to let me down.
They fear facing personal disappointment if they acknowledge their financial situation.
I can't afford therapy,
The singer can't afford professional mental health treatment.
put me out of my misery.
Expresses a desire to be relieved from their emotional or financial suffering.
Green money always solves my problems.
The belief that money can solve their problems, but they lack even a small amount.
I'm just a buck short, I need some.
They only need a small amount of money to overcome their financial troubles.
It only cost $4.44,
Refers to the low cost of an alcoholic beverage purchased at a liquor store.
for a tall can at the liquor store.
Describes the affordability of a large beer can, potentially indicating a preference for cheap alcoholic beverages due to financial constraints.
Screening calls from my landlord,
Ignoring calls from the landlord, possibly due to inability to pay rent or facing eviction.
eviction notice on my front door.
An official notice served indicating the possibility of being removed from the property due to failure to pay rent or violating lease terms.
Green money always solves my problems.
Reiterates the belief that money could resolve their issues, yet they lack even a small amount.
I'm just a buck short, I need some.
Similar to line 12, expressing the need for a small sum of money to alleviate their financial struggles.
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