Hard Times
Bingham Ryan Lyrics
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Never be ashamed of where your from
There's nothin wrong with your last name
Don't be lookin for people to blame
Cause hard times they come and they go
Most of the time they're in the middle of the road
It's the same pain in different ways
Hard times
In the middle of your road
Hard times
Creepin up on the good folks you know
Hard times
You daddy wakes up and you lit the stove
Hard times
From the California hills to the Coverdale Road
You got yours and I have mine
Mostly good folks have tried and tried
To make a livin on your minimum wage
Your coming up short nearly every day
And what's enough and what's the cost
You can't stand up cause all is lost
You roll us up and your doors are locked
There's a poor boy livin on every block
Hard times
In the middle of your road
Hard times
Creepin up on the good folks you know
Hard times
You're livin down the rest of you knows
Hard times
From the California hills to the Coverdale Road
When I was young my daddy said, Son
Never be ashamed of where your from
There's nothin wrong with your last name
So don't be lookin for people to blame
Cause hard times they come and they go
And most of the time they're in the middle of your road
It's the same pain, different way
Don't your know when it pours it rains
And it'll always be around
Followin you from town to town
But you can get up when it puts you down
Cause everybody's got 'em if you look around
Hard times
In the middle of your road
Hard times
Creepin up on the good folks you know
Hard times
Huddled around a wood burnin stove
Hard times
From the California hills to the Coverdale Road
The song "Hard Times" by Bingham Ryan is a reflection on the struggle and adversity that people face in their lives, particularly those who are working hard to get by on a minimum wage. The lyrics talk about the importance of not being ashamed of where you come from and your last name. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "hard times," is a reminder that difficult and challenging situations are a part of life, and that people need to be resilient and persistent in the face of adversity. The song also makes reference to the fact that everyone experiences hard times, and that there is a sense of community and solidarity in this shared experience.
The opening lines of the song are particularly noteworthy because they embody the message of the entire piece. The singer remembers his father telling him not to be ashamed of where he comes from and that there is nothing wrong with his last name. This is a common message that many parents give to their children, but it is one that is still relevant and powerful today. The lyrics that follow talk about the universal experience of hard times, which can take many different forms but are always difficult to endure. The chorus brings everything together by repeating the phrase "hard times" and adding different images and scenarios to illustrate the point.
Overall, "Hard Times" is a moving and insightful song that speaks to the struggles and challenges that people face in their lives. It encourages listeners to be resilient, to be proud of where they come from, and to be supportive of others in their community who are going through difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was young my daddy said, Son
Fatherly advice for son to always be proud of his roots
Never be ashamed of where your from
Never feel bad for coming from a particular place
There's nothin wrong with your last name
No shame in carrying your family name with pride
Don't be lookin for people to blame
Avoid blaming others for your misfortunes
Cause hard times they come and they go
Difficulties in life come and go
Most of the time they're in the middle of the road
Usually, tough times occur unexpectedly
It's the same pain in different ways
Different people experience the same kind of pain
Don't your know, Son, when it pours it rains
When things start to go wrong, it often leads to more problems
Hard times
A reflection of difficulty
In the middle of your road
Tough times arise randomly
Creepin up on the good folks you know
Difficulties can affect anyone
You daddy wakes up and you lit the stove
Struggling to meet basic needs
From the California hills to the Coverdale Road
Difficulties are universal
You got yours and I have mine
Everyone has their own struggles
Mostly good folks have tried and tried
Generally, people make repeated attempts to overcome difficulties
To make a livin on your minimum wage
Living on a meager income
Your coming up short nearly every day
Struggling to make ends meet
And what's enough and what's the cost
The price of survival
You can't stand up cause all is lost
Feeling helpless and defeated
You roll us up and your doors are locked
Closing oneself off from the world
There's a poor boy livin on every block
Poverty is widespread
You're livin down the rest of you knows
Heavy burden of hardship
And it'll always be around
Hard times are ubiquitous
Followin you from town to town
Difficulties are persistent
But you can get up when it puts you down
Overcoming adversity
Cause everybody's got 'em if you look around
Everyone faces some form of difficulties
Hard times
A reflection of difficulty
Creepin up on the good folks you know
Difficulties can affect anyone
Huddled around a wood burnin stove
The struggle for warmth and comfort
From the California hills to the Coverdale Road
Difficulties are universal
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE RYAN BINGHAM
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