Story Behind The Song
Written specifically with the voices of country singers Kenney Chesney, Tim McGraw, and Josh Grasin in mind. Ashland uses her experiences on the road to effectively spin the concept of having no money into a sing-along toe-tapper. Unaware of the overwhe
Song Description
From finding side-work, to refusing telemarketers solicitations, to having money in a savings account some day, to the determination to stand on your own two feet.
| Song Length |
3:14 |
Genre |
Folk - Rock, Pop - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
In High Spirits, Sociable |
Subject |
Money, Determination |
| Similar Artists |
Tim Mcgraw |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Livin? Within My Means
c. 2004 Ashland Miller
I work so hard, I work everyday
No time for sleepin?, got money to make
Yet money is something that time creates
Livin? within my means
Got thirteen bills that I think can wait
Two or three others that I have to pay
But I need some gas to get to work today
Livin? within my means
(chorus)
Livin? within my means, means takin? care of me
Makin? my own way, not needin? for anything
I can?t stand not standing on my own two feet
So livin? within my means is where I mean to be living
Somebody?s callin? on the telephone
Trying to sell something that I don?t want
Even if I want I still leave it alone
Livin? within my means
Next weekend a few friends of mine
Are goin? out of town for some relax time
Me, I?ll find side work for the ladder I climb
Livin? within my means
(chorus)
Livin? within my means, means takin? care of me
Makin? my own way, not needin? for anything
I can?t stand not standing on my own two feet
So livin? within my means is where I mean to be living
I?m gonna have savings one day
I can?t wait
(repeat chorus)