Story Behind The Song

Have experienced retrenchment, and have read of the despair of others where it has destroyed families. Put into the context of the phrase "mad about it" (REALLY enthusiastic) and "not mad about it" (rather do without it as opposed to "hating it") which is more of an understated British/Australian saying-feeling.

Song Description

Pure bewilderment at losing job, then spouse (guy/girl lyric can be easily interchanged), then kids. Has two distinct guitar breaks. Would do well with a saxaphone.

Lyrics

MAD ABOUT IT

Verse
Can't say I'm all that mad about it
That there's no work for me no more
Don't say you're sad and that you feel so bad
I'll clear my things and walk out through the door
I don't know what I?ll to do tomorrow
What can I say to tell my family
Please don't keep telling me there ain?t no vacancy
Things don't seem so good for me

Verse
Can't say I'm mad about it baby
'cause you're not loving me no more
Why did you say what you did today
It cut me down and knocked me through the floor
I don't know what I'll do without you baby
Love costs a lot and gives out pain for free
Please don't tell me who the guy it is you're going to
Things ain't looking good for me

CHORUS
I remember not long ago I felt the whole world was in my hands
But now the world is spinning much too fast nothing seems to last for long
Is it me that not quite right or is something else going wrong

Key Change instrumental

Verse
Can't say I'm all that mad about it
They've stopped my kids from coming round
I'm racked with pain and goin' insane
My life is wrecked in pieces on the ground
Will things look brighter in the morning
What can I trust to still remain the same
I'd take an optimistic view but what damn good would it do
Is it bad luck or me to blame?

CHORUS

End instrumental verse & Tag