Flat Broke Blues
Suzie Candell's Raw Reflection: Confronting Life's Struggles in 'Flat Broke Blues'
Lyrics
Lord I'm sick and tired of paying all these dues
Expressing frustration about constantly paying obligations and fees.
Cause if you ain't got nothin you got nothin left to lose
Highlighting the idea that without possessions or assets, there's nothing more to lose.
I barely make a livin' it ain't a blessing it's a curse
Struggling to earn a living and feeling that it's more of a curse than a blessing.
No time for myself no time for lovin' and it just seems to get worse
Not having time for personal life or love, and feeling that circumstances are worsening.
If you're honest but you ain't born right then nothin comes for free
Emphasizing that even with honesty, success might not come without privilege.
What's the use of working when there's nothing left for me
Questioning the purpose of working when there's no reward.
Always a dead end street no matter which road I choose
Feeling like every choice leads to a dead-end, no matter which path is taken.
Lord when will I ever stop singing this flat broke blues
Expressing a longing to escape the cycle of poverty and hardship.
I used to have a boyfriend he was always by my side
Reflecting on a past relationship where efforts to please were futile.
I never seemed to please him, no matter how hard I tried
Despite trying hard, unable to satisfy the boyfriend.
He spend up all my money and left town with my car
The boyfriend used up finances and departed with the singer's car.
But it ain't got no gas, so I guess, he won't get too far
Ironically, the car has no fuel, indicating the boyfriend won't get far.
Now he's got himself a rich girl and he's back on easy street
The ex-partner is now with someone wealthy, seemingly living effortlessly.
she'll give him everything he wants I know his loving is hard to beat
Acknowledging the ex's ability to provide and love, seemingly better than before.
But she'll end up just like I did, Lord she hasn't got a clue
Predicting that the new partner will face similar consequences and heartbreak.
He's gonna leave that sister singin' that old flat broke blues
Expecting the ex-partner to repeat the pattern, leaving the new partner in a destitute situation.
Hard work never did no harm that's what my daddy used to say
Recalling advice about the value of hard work and saving money.
Better to save an honest dollar than to throw it all away
Emphasizing the importance of thriftiness over reckless spending.
Don't let desire's evil hand get a hold on you
Warning against being controlled by desires that lead to detrimental consequences.
Cause if you do you'll end up singin' the flat broke blues
Highlighting the outcome of succumbing to desires—singing about financial ruin.
When I had nothing left to take he had nothing left to give
Describing a situation where both parties had nothing left to offer or take.
He broke my heart and broke the bank now I got no place to live
Expressing the heartbreak of losing love and financial stability due to a partner.
I got holes in my pocket and water in my shoes
Metaphorically illustrating the dire financial situation—holes in pockets and wet shoes.
And now the only song that I can sing is that old flat broke blues
Concluding that the only thing left to sing about is the recurring cycle of being financially destitute.
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