Story Behind The Song
A friend complained about her husband's fishin', hunting, leisure trips. I wrote a song for her.
Song Description
Equality has a long ways to go in the area of the division of labor in household chores.
| Song Length |
2:55 |
Genre |
Blues - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Restless, Incensed |
Subject |
Video, Cats, Kittens |
| Similar Artists |
Rickie Lee Jones |
Language |
English |
Lyrics
I Needed the Rest
copyright July 30, 1998
Verse 1
My baby's been fishin' and the house is a mess.
I'm so sorry honey, but I needed the rest.
The bills got paid and the toilet is scrubbed.
I mopped the floor and I cleaned the tub.
But when I went to make the bed,
well...I've been there since.
I guess you could say, I needed the rest.
Chorus
I needed the rest.
I needed the rest.
Somethin' strange is goin' on around here.
I see a tired old woman when I look in the mirror.
We both work 40 a week for pay,
but when the weekend comes -
you get to play.
I needed the rest.
I needed the rest.
Verse 2
Don't just stand there with your mouth open wide.
Your mom and your dad are comin' over tonight.
There's no food in the fridge. The table's not set.
I'm goin' out. Did ya forget?
When we said our vows, we spoke of equanimity.
I'm takin' my turn, I needed the rest.
Chorus.
Scatting
I Needed the rest.