Guthro was the father of musicians Dylan Guthro and Jodi Guthro.[5][6] He co-produced Dylan's award-winning 2012 debut album "All That's True" with Dave Gunning and co-wrote five of the album's songs.
Guthro released his debut solo album, "Sails to the Wind", in 1994.
His final solo album,"Bound for Bethlehem", was released in 2012.
Dirty money
Bruce Guthro Lyrics
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Pick up teh hammer and go to work
Get a job, settle down
Don't waste your time boy, you know it's true
Money, dirty money
Young man tell an old man
Time is free an I got plenty
Ain't gonna go around
And break my back for no
Money, dirty money
Young man say "bet ya you'll learn"
Old man say "you learn what"
Young man say "I bet ya tables turned"
"You'd be livin' like us"
Wild and free that's teh way to be
Come on down, kick around Yonge Street
Ya kick around fool, better learn teh rules
Ya better go to school,
Life be a kinda cruel, without
Money, dirty money
Old man say "I bet ya you'll learn"
Young man say "learn what"
Old man say "I bet ya tables turned"
"Boy, you'd be livin' like us"
I work all day make an honest pay
Walk with pride from teh money you made
Work for teh fool teh truth is I tell it
It ain't what you got
You gotta know how to sell it
Money, dirty money, dirty money
Pick up a hammer and drive that nail
You're gonna spend
Teh rest of your time in jail
I make in a day what you make in a month
Sellin' my medicine, try some
Straighten up boy
And cut your hair
Settle down, get a job,
Pay teh fare
Teh road to teh soul
Isn't payed with honey
Ya gotta dig a little dirt,
Dig a little dirt
Money, dirty money
The lyrics of Bruce Guthro's Dirty Money revolve around the stark differences in views between old and young generations when it comes to money and work. The old man advises the young man to work hard, get a job, and settle down instead of wasting time. The young man, on the other hand, believes that time is free and would instead take a pill, pop, and relax, rather than break his back for dirty money. The song urges one to take the road less traveled, to live a wild and free life, and to find joy in the simple pleasures of life rather than focusing on dirty money.
The chorus, "Money, dirty money," is repeated throughout the song, reinforcing the idea that money earned through hard labor and dishonest means ultimately taints the spirit of its possessors. The song highlights how societal expectations force people into unpleasant jobs to earn money and survive.
Dirty Money has a deep meaning that resonates with people of all ages. It is a reminder to live life according to one's terms rather than conforming to societal norms. At the same time, it is a call to shun dirty money and labor that is only coveted for material gains, as it becomes a burden to one's soul.
Line by Line Meaning
Old man tell a young man
An elder advises a youth
Pick up the hammer and go to work
Get a job and work hard
Get a job, settle down
Find a stable job and establish yourself in life
Don't waste your time boy, you know it's true
Don't squander your time, this advice is sound
Money, dirty money
Money can corrupt
Young man tell an old man
A youth imparts wisdom to an elder
Take a pill pop, relax
Use drugs to relieve stress
Time is free and I got plenty
I have ample time and it's not valuable
Ain't gonna go around
I won't wander and waste energy
And break my back for no
I won't work myself to exhaustion without reason
Young man say "bet ya you'll learn"
A youth challenges an elder to learn
Old man say "you learn what"
An elder asks what they should learn
Young man say "I bet ya tables turned"
A youth suggests that the situation is reversed
"You'd be livin' like us"
The youth implies that the elder would understand their perspective
Wild and free that's the way to be
Being unrestrained is the ideal
Come on down, kick around Yonge Street
Hang out, be carefree on Yonge Street
Ya kick around fool, better learn the rules
Spend time enjoying yourself, but learn the necessary skills for success
Ya better go to school
Get an education
Life be a kinda cruel, without
Life can be harsh without
Money, dirty money
Money can have negative effects
I work all day make an honest pay
I earn a fair wage through my labor
Walk with pride from the money you made
Be proud of your hard-earned money
Work for the fool the truth is I tell it
Work hard for someone foolish, but remain honest
It ain't what you got
What you possess isn't important
You gotta know how to sell it
Knowing how to value and market things is key
Pick up a hammer and drive that nail
Work hard and do manual labor
You're gonna spend
You will pay for the things you have done
The rest of your time in jail
You will spend time in prison if you break the law
I make in a day what you make in a month
I earn more money in a day than you do in a month
Sellin' my medicine, try some
Take some of my medicine, it's good
Straighten up boy
Get your act together
And cut your hair
Tidy up and conform to social norms
Settle down, get a job
Become established in life through work
Pay the fare
Pay your dues
The road to the soul
The path to true self-discovery
Isn't paid with honey
It's not going to be easy
Ya gotta dig a little dirt
You have to work hard
Money, dirty money
Money can be corruptive
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