Tired
Worn Souls and Weary Hearts: Toby Keith's Reflection on Life
Lyrics
My name is Jackson, I was named after my father
Introduction of the speaker as Jackson, named after his father.
Followed in his footsteps, down here to this factory
Following his father's path to work in a factory.
I ain't complainin', wouldn't waste my breath to bother
Expressing contentment and a reluctance to complain about the job.
This work ain't hard, it's only borin' as can be
Acknowledging that the work isn't physically hard but is monotonous.
Married Rebecca back in seventy-seven
Marriage to Rebecca in 1977, still in love, mutual affection.
I still love her and I guess she loves me too
Continued love for Rebecca.
We go to church on Sundays 'cause we want to go to heaven
Attending church on Sundays for spiritual reasons.
Me and my family, ain't that how you're supposed to do
Highlighting adherence to traditional family values.
But I'm tired, Lord I'm tired
Expressing weariness and fatigue in life.
Life is wearin' me smooth down to the bone
Life's challenges wearing the speaker down emotionally.
No rest for the weary, ya just move on
Emphasizing the continuous struggle without respite.
Tired, Lord I'm tired
Reiteration of the speaker's tiredness.
I've only missed six days in nigh on twenty years o' work
Remark on work dedication with minimal absenteeism.
The money went to taxes and these bills I've paid on time
Financial struggles despite working diligently.
The raise I got two months ago don't meet the cost o' living
Income increase inadequate to meet rising living costs.
Selling my body for these nickels and these dimes
Metaphorical expression of financial hardship.
The smell of Becky's coffee rolled me out of bed this morning
Beginning of a typical day with the smell of coffee.
I showered and shaved and dressed and pulled my work boots on
Routine of morning preparations for work.
Walked in the kitchen, she was starin' out the window
Observation of wife's unusual behavior, signaling a potential issue.
The way she said good morning made me ask is something wrong
Concerned inquiry about her well-being based on her greeting.
She said I'm tired, woke up tired
Rebecca expressing her tiredness, echoing the speaker's weariness.
Life is wearin' me smooth down to the bone
Reiteration of life's challenges taking a toll.
No rest for the weary, ya just move on
Emphasizing the continuous struggle without respite.
I guess you just keep goin' till your gone
Reflection on the ongoing nature of life's challenges until death.
Tired, Lord I'm tired
Reiteration of the speaker's tiredness, emphasizing exhaustion.
Tired, Lord I'm tired
Final repetition of the speaker's fatigue.
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