Always a Reason
Everyday Stories, Cheers, and Tears: Always a Reason
Lyrics
Word on the vine is Johnny got a job
Johnny has found employment according to the rumor.
Three days a week at the auto part shop
Johnny works at an auto part shop for three days a week.
Come 5 o'clock when he gets paid
At 5 o'clock when he's paid, it's a reason to celebrate.
Guess we got another reason to celebrate
The paycheck is a cause for joy and festivity.
Joe and Mary they were meant to be
Joe and Mary were supposed to be a happy couple.
Supposed to get married and live happily
However, Mary betrayed Joe by sleeping with his friend.
But she slept with his buddy and broke his heart
Now, they are all going to different bars, their relationships strained.
Now they're all headed out to separate bars
Separate bars symbolize the fractured relationships.
Some are coming to dance, some are coming to fight
People come to bars for various reasons, some to dance, some to fight.
Any day of the week could be a Saturday night
Any day of the week can be as lively as a Saturday night.
Might be having a ball, may be shedding some tears
Emotional experiences range from joy to sadness.
There's always a reason to drink around here
There's always a reason to drink in this community.
Had myself a rough 24, told the boss where to go
The narrator had a tough day, quit his job, and left angrily.
And he showed me the door
The boss showed him the door in response to his actions.
I hit the gas hauling asphalt
Now, he's driving fast, taking an unplanned break.
Guess I'm gonna take the afternoon off
Afternoon off signifies an escape from the routine.
Some are coming to dance, some are coming to fight
People in bars have different intentions, from dancing to fighting.
Any day of the week could be a Saturday night
Every day can be as eventful as a Saturday night.
Might be having a ball, may be shedding some tears
Emotions range from having a great time to shedding tears.
There's always a reason to drink around here
Regardless, there's always a reason to drink in this community.
Days go by, the world spins around
Life continues with its ups and downs.
Sometimes you're up, sometimes you're down
Times of joy and sorrow are inevitable.
Life is going your way or it just ain't fair
Life can be fair or unfair.
There's always a reason to drink around here
Despite the circumstances, there's always a reason to drink.
Some are coming to dance, some are coming to fight
People visit bars for different purposes, dancing or fighting.
Any day of the week could be a Saturday night
Any day of the week holds the potential for excitement.
Might be having a ball, may be shedding some tears
Experiences vary from joyous occasions to moments of sadness.
There's always a reason to drink around here
Consistently, there's always a reason to drink in this community.
There's always a reason to drink around here
Reiteration that there's always a reason to drink.
There's always a reason to drink around here
Emphasizes the perpetual nature of finding a reason to drink.
Word on the vine is Johnny got a job
Repetition of the initial rumor about Johnny's job.
Three days a week at the auto part shop
Confirmation of Johnny's job, creating a circular narrative.
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