Story Behind The Song
A reflection of these hard times, of modern poverty and debt.
| Song Length |
3:24 |
Genre |
Country - General, Country - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Miserable, Moving |
Subject |
Fear, Sorrow |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Song - As We Go.
The well is dry, hasn't rained for weeks,
The bank foreclosed, can't pay what they seek.
The cornfield's dead, scarecrow stands alone,
Soon we'll have nothing to call our own.
(chorus)
And we're, living in a nightmare,
Of poverty and debt.
We're learning how to get by,
With so much less and yet.
We can make a stand,
Against the status quo.
Outside the paradigms,
Together as we go.
Where will it end, this dire grindin' grief,
Good Lord above, please send some relief.
This hurts too much, for my soul to take,
Ease the pain I ask for goodness sake.
(chorus)
'Cause we're, living in a nightmare,
Of poverty and debt.
We're learning how to get by,
With so much less and yet.
We can make a stand,
Against the status quo.
Outside the paradigms,
Together as we go.
(bridge)
Sometimes life is more than tough,
Yet I know we'll survive.
Although the going will be rough,
Like that Phoenix bird of lore...
From the ashes we will rise.
(instrumental)
(chorus)
Now we're, living in a nightmare,
Of poverty and debt.
We're learning how to get by,
With so much less and yet.
We can make a stand,
Against the status quo.
Outside the paradigms,
Together as we go.
We can make a stand,
Against the status quo.
Outside the paradigms,
Together as we go.
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