Lyrics
Just a one room country shack,
Describing a simple, small country dwelling.
Lyin' here on my rack.
Relaxing on a bed or cot.
It's too easy, it's too easy to feel good.
Expressing how easy it is to feel good in this environment.
Bootleg whiskey, feeling fine.
Enjoying illicitly produced whiskey.
It's good reason out of mind.
Suggesting that feeling fine is a good enough reason to be carefree.
It's too easy, it's too easy to feel good.
Reiterating the ease of feeling good in this setting.
Oh this life is such a scene,
Commenting on the laid-back nature of life.
Ain't no worry mo manana.
Expressing a lack of concern for the future ("mo manana" means "no tomorrow").
I don't care maybe if I could.
Indicating a lack of caring, perhaps due to the carefree lifestyle.
Deal the shuffle in the cards,
Referring to playing cards, suggesting a leisurely activity.
Don't have to work that hard.
Emphasizing the lack of hard work in this lifestyle.
It's too easy, it's too easy to feel good.
Reiterating the ease of feeling good in the current situation.
Now if I sleep out in the rain
Imagining a scenario of sleeping in unfavorable conditions.
I would call my ball and chain.
Referring to a significant other as a "ball and chain," possibly suggesting a burdensome relationship.
It's too easy, it's too easy to feel good.
Reiterating the overall ease of feeling good despite challenges.
Will you miss me? I'm all wrong,
Expressing doubt about being missed by someone.
You hardly know I'm gone.
Indicating that the absence is not noticed or significant.
It's too easy, it's too easy to feel good.
Reiterating the ease of feeling good despite personal circumstances.
I spent bad luck times in jail,
Recalling past experiences of bad luck and time spent in jail.
I've been blowing out spitting nails.
Describing a state of frustration or anger.
I pack my sack and vanish when I could.
Choosing to leave when the opportunity arises.
From my one room funky shack,
Referring to the humble dwelling as a "funky shack."
Better roll with me jack.
Encouraging someone to accompany the speaker.
It's too easy, it's too easy to feel good.
Reiterating the ease of feeling good, possibly inviting others to share in the experience.
It's too easy, it's too easy to feel good.
Repeating the sentiment that it's easy to feel good in this lifestyle.
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