Story Behind The Song
I was reflecting on people that have taken chances, sometimes succeeding, sometimes failing--but always moving on.
Song Description
A rocking, chugging song about the deals you get as you're living life. You'd like to be picking the roses, but instead you're picking the thorns. But you still try to find your spot in life regardless, even when you grab the thorn instead of the rose.
| Song Length |
4:07 |
Genre |
Country - Rockabilly, Country - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Fast (151 - 170) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Restless, Poignant |
Subject |
Life, Luck/Coincidence |
| Similar Artists |
Los Lobos, The Traveling Wilburys |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Picking the Thorns
Music and lyrics by Michael Salas
Copyright 2006, Old Villain Music (BMI) Administered by Bug Music
Had a rusty time trying to make your rusty face
So I sent you off to Georgia looking for some faith in a guitar strum
And soon it was born
I?ll never understand why I always pick the thorns
Is this the land of plenty?
Why does she never speak?
Jumping off this ship of fools into the ice cold sea
But at least I?m free, and ragged and torn
I?ll never understand why I always pick the thorns
Sitting at the bus stop waiting for a train
Everyone starts working as I?m getting in
And this rusty hinge is weathered and worn
I?ll never understand why I always pick the thorns
I?m listening to singing coming from my fist
I let it rise and disappear; it?s never worth the wait
Gotta find somewhere to call my home
I?ll never understand why I always pick the thorns
Had me a garden
It loved the fog and mist
I?ll never grow a better one as long as I live
But it?s had its day, and too many wars
I?ll never understand why I always pick the thorns