Story Behind The Song
Struggle to afford basic living
comparisons to the work house of past to todays expectations of long hours less time with children and for very little pay. Rich Vs Poor
Reference to the large high priced housing market and those who can barely make the rent.
Song Description
Minimal instruments focus of slow haunting vocals with strong vocal harmonies and meaning/message behind the song is trying to portray- Struggle to pay rent and afford living costs.
| Song Length |
4:48 |
Genre |
Blues - General, Folk - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Moving |
Subject |
Poverty, Change |
| Similar Artists |
Billy Holiday |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1940 - 1949 |
| |
Lyrics
Lyrics- Isn't It Funny? © 17th January 2013
V1
Isn't funny?
Isn't it strange?
That the world keeps on turning,
But, not much has changed
V2
Got house's for rent,
But, no money to buy,
Fat cats, get richer,
While the poor just get by,
Chorus
So... tell me,
Where have things changed?
So... tell me,
Just, whose to blame?
Is it you,
Or me?
Or the ones, at the top of the tree?
V3
Isn't it funny?
How things turn out,
You spend your whole life working,
What's that all about?
V4
No balance of life,
To enjoy while you can,
Societies large workhouse,
It's as sure as I am!
Chorus repeat x2 to fade