Even If It's Wrong
BR549 Lyrics
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Working for the man just the way my daddy done
Well the money I'm makin' ain't buyin' much bacon but when payday comes along
Sometimes I gotta do somethin' even if it's wrong
The telephone keeps ringin' and it gets under my skin
They all call to ask me when I'll send the money in
But AT&T does a favor for me and takes a message at the tone
Seems the road is gettin' rougher as I roll on up the hill
High times passin' by me just like I was standin' still
But I'm almost to the top and I'll go until I drop
Some fall by the wayside but I've gone too far to stop
The woman of my dreams she was like a livin' doll
I sent her far away when she set me for a fall
She was a digger and the bills got bigger and I was up against the wall
Sometimes you gotta do somethin' even if it's wrong
Now I hear those wolves a howlin' I can't get no sleep at all
The good Lord knows I'm tired of robbin' Peter to pay Paul
From the grind stone to the gravestone is it really worth it all
Sometimes you gotta do somethin' even if it's wrong
Seems the road is gettin' rougher...
[ guitar - steel ]
The lyrics of "Even If It's Wrong" by BR549 capture the struggles of a person who is working hard every day but still struggling to make ends meet. The song talks about the daily routine of the singer, who gets up in the morning, drinks coffee, and goes to work. However, the money he is making is not enough, and he has bills to pay, and still, he decides to do something wrong to make some extra money. The phone calls are another reminder of the financial problems, and the singer avoids them by asking AT&T to take the messages at the tone.
As the song progresses, it becomes apparent that the singer was in a relationship with a woman who took advantage of him financially. She was a "digger," and as bills got bigger and bigger, the singer found himself up against the wall. Despite these struggles, the singer keeps on because he has come too far to stop. The song ends on a contemplative note, questioning the worthiness of the hard work when it comes at such a cost to one's health and well-being.
The lyrics accurately depict the stress and hardships of everyday life, where people have to work hard to make a living, but the result is not always enough. These struggles can lead to people making mistakes and doing things that are wrong to make extra money. The song is a reminder that despite our best efforts, sometimes the road gets rougher, and we have to keep moving forward, even if it's wrong.
Line by Line Meaning
I roll out every mornin' I drink my coffee on the run
Every morning, I wake up and drink coffee on the go, rushing to work.
Working for the man just the way my daddy done
I work for someone else, the same way my father did before me.
Well the money I'm makin' ain't buyin' much bacon but when payday comes along
Even though my salary is barely enough, I still look forward to payday.
Sometimes I gotta do somethin' even if it's wrong
Sometimes I feel the need to do something, even if it isn't the right thing to do.
The telephone keeps ringin' and it gets under my skin
The constant ringing of the phone annoys and bothers me.
They all call to ask me when I'll send the money in
People keep calling to ask when I'll pay them back.
But AT&T does a favor for me and takes a message at the tone
Luckily, AT&T takes a message for me when no one is around to answer the phone.
Seems the road is gettin' rougher as I roll on up the hill
The longer I work and struggle, the harder it becomes to keep going.
High times passin' by me just like I was standin' still
Good times are passing me by while I feel stuck in the same place.
But I'm almost to the top and I'll go until I drop
I'm almost at the end of my journey and I will continue despite the challenges.
Some fall by the wayside but I've gone too far to stop
Others quit along the way, but I've come too far to give up now.
The woman of my dreams she was like a livin' doll
The woman I loved was perfect to me.
I sent her far away when she set me for a fall
I pushed her away when I found out she betrayed me.
She was a digger and the bills got bigger and I was up against the wall
She was a gold digger and I struggled to keep up with the bills.
Sometimes you gotta do somethin' even if it's wrong
At times, you feel you have to take action, even if it's not the right thing to do.
Now I hear those wolves a howlin' I can't get no sleep at all
Now I'm haunted by my mistakes and can't find peace.
The good Lord knows I'm tired of robbin' Peter to pay Paul
I'm tired of borrowing money to pay off debts.
From the grind stone to the gravestone is it really worth it all
From working hard every day to ultimately dying, is it all worth it?
Sometimes you gotta do somethin' even if it's wrong
Occasionally, you feel like you must take action, whether it's right or wrong.
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Charles
I roll out every mornin' I drink my coffee on the run
Working for the man just the way my daddy done
Well the money I'm makin' ain't buyin' much bacon but when payday comes along
Sometimes I gotta do somethin' even if it's wrong
The telephone keeps ringin' and it gets under my skin
They all call to ask me when I'll send the money in
But AT&T does a favor for me and takes a message at the tone
Sometimes I gotta do somethin' even if it's wrong
Seems the road is gettin' rougher as I roll on up the hill
High times passin' by me just like I was standin' still
But I'm almost to the top and I'll go until I drop
Some fall by the wayside but I've gone too far to stop
The woman of my dreams she was like a livin' doll
I sent her far away when she set me for a fall
She was a digger and the bills got bigger and I was up against the wall
Sometimes you gotta do somethin' even if it's wrong
Now I hear those wolves a howlin' I can't get no sleep at all
The good Lord knows I'm tired of robbin' Peter to pay Paul
From the grind stone to the gravestone is it really worth it all
Sometimes you gotta do somethin' even if it's wrong
Seems the road is gettin' rougher...
[ guitar - steel ]
andyinoregon
Incredible musicians and video performers. These guys could do it all.
Jay Eiben
One of the best live bands ever.....
Pete Roberts
Love it !! First track from a great album called BR5-49. Very clear recording quality. Two thumbs up !!
Dennis O'Connor
THIS IS CLASSIC COUNTRY AT IT'S BEST!! THESE DUDES ARE GOOD...
John Werner
Only saw 'em once and then they were gone. Gone baby gone. Glad we have videos like this. These guys rule!
Case Southerland
BR549's self-entitled album is definitely in my top 10 favorite albums of all time! I listened to it all the time when I was a kid!
Charles
I roll out every mornin' I drink my coffee on the run
Working for the man just the way my daddy done
Well the money I'm makin' ain't buyin' much bacon but when payday comes along
Sometimes I gotta do somethin' even if it's wrong
The telephone keeps ringin' and it gets under my skin
They all call to ask me when I'll send the money in
But AT&T does a favor for me and takes a message at the tone
Sometimes I gotta do somethin' even if it's wrong
Seems the road is gettin' rougher as I roll on up the hill
High times passin' by me just like I was standin' still
But I'm almost to the top and I'll go until I drop
Some fall by the wayside but I've gone too far to stop
The woman of my dreams she was like a livin' doll
I sent her far away when she set me for a fall
She was a digger and the bills got bigger and I was up against the wall
Sometimes you gotta do somethin' even if it's wrong
Now I hear those wolves a howlin' I can't get no sleep at all
The good Lord knows I'm tired of robbin' Peter to pay Paul
From the grind stone to the gravestone is it really worth it all
Sometimes you gotta do somethin' even if it's wrong
Seems the road is gettin' rougher...
[ guitar - steel ]
andyinoregon
Thanks a bunch, Charles!
Tim Fitzgerald
I need more BR549 in my life !! ๐
Billy Gibbons
I love the nod to Paul Burlison at 2;44. Great band.