Story Behind The Song
An action song. It's truly amazing how some people, whether they are laborers evoking change on the job or part of the million person march on Downing Street, are willing to put their physical self out on the line for their beliefs. The lyric was written with these folks in mind. The main riff was a failed attempt at a surf instrumental.
| Song Length |
3:19 |
Genre |
Rock - Alternative, Rock - Classic |
| Tempo |
Fast (151 - 170) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Aggressive, Disconcerted |
Subject |
Change, Pride |
| Similar Artists |
Social Distortion, Cream |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1960 - 1969 |
| |
Lyrics
Heavy Stuff
Gonna lift this ten ton weight up off my back
Gonna knock that downbound train off of it?s track
We work all day for pittance come slave day
We sin all year for pennance on Judgement Day
Work - until you find reasons to live
Work - until there?s nothing left to give
Work - until there ain?t no tomorrows
Filled up with sorrows and fears
Gonna lace up my black boots strong and tight
Gonna roll up my shirt sleeves and stand and fight
We?re marching on the streets a million strong
We?re here to make a case ?bout right and wrong
Work - until you find reasons to live
Work - until there?s nothing left to give
Work - until there ain?t no tomorrows
Filled up with sorrows and fears
Got Heavy Stuff floatin? all around my head
Gonna pour it out like concrete on a highway bed
Work - until you find reasons to live
Work - until there?s nothing left to give
Work - until there ain?t no tomorrows
Filled up with sorrows and fears