Story Behind The Song
Title pretty much says it all. The song was written right after I was let go from my day job. WooHoo!
Song Description
?Laid Off Blues? (described by a noted producer as the ?anthem of San Francisco?) challenge the listener and those most affected by economic hard times to rise above the turmoil and get on with their lives. It is a passionate call for patience and strength while finding your own road to personal recovery and is a tonic for hope in these economic hard times.
Song Length |
2:57 |
Genre |
Country - Rock, Country - Alternative |
Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Cool, Affable |
Subject |
Will, Pride |
Similar Artists |
John Lennon, Jimmy Buffett |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Laid Off Blues - Dave Berry ©2003
Nothing has changed I'm still the same
still like the fit of my shoes
Nothing has changed me I'm still the same me
just got the laid off blues
I'm not at work I'm stayin at home
proud that I'm feelin just fine
got nothin better to do than start singin
and puttin together this rhyme
Chorus
There nothin you can do if they don't want you
it's not a case of right or wrong
so pick up the phone and beat up the pavement
cause you got them laid off blues
break
corporate america does what it wants to
not much you can do
pick up your guitar call up your lawyer
corporate restructuring blues
Repeat Chorus
Break
Repeat first verse
Repeat chorus