Story Behind The Song
Life can be hard and not add-up to anything as you look back.
Regret, sadness, but also acceptance are possible emotional outcomes.
Song Description
Got this idea listening to old-R&B/Blues station late at night driving home.
| Song Length |
1:47 |
Genre |
Blues - Modern, Jazz - General |
| Tempo |
Very Slow (Under 70) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Moving |
Subject |
Sadness, Sorrow |
| Similar Artists |
John Mayer, George Clinton |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1970 - 1979 |
| |
Lyrics
Life is hard - oh, I know
Work all day with nothing to show
Singing a mournful wail
'Cause, all I got is a rusty nail