"There’s a bunch of weirdos that I work with all the time, and we make what I call 'out of whack' Rock records. That’s what I do. When people want an 'out of whack' weird Rock record, they call me, and I take an 'out of whack' amount of money to do it, and I’m glad to be there. It’s cool." (Chris Goss in 2004 about his work)
In late 2004, Chris Goss had to be hospitalized because of severe internal infection and the European leg of his tour in support of his new Masters of Reality album Give Us Barabbas had to be postponed indefinitely. After his recuperation, he joined Jeordie White and Zach Hill to release I Got a Brand New Egg-Laying Machine, a "mini LP" released under the name Goon Moon.
Goss appeareed with his long time friend Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age as "THE 5.15ers" at the "winter edition" of ArthurFest, performing an intimate set which was "crafted in less than a month as the duo was a rather late addition to the Arthurball line-up as Sunday's headliner".
It's So Hard
Chris Goss Lyrics
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You gotta love
You gotta be somebody
You gotta shove
But it's so hard, it's really hard
Sometimes I feel like going down
You gotta eat
You gotta feel something
You gotta worry
But it's so hard, it's really hard
Sometimes I feel like going down
But when it's good
It's really good
And when I hold you in my arms baby
Sometimes I feel like going down, down, down
You gotta run
You gotta hide
You gotta keep your woman satisfied
But it's so hard, it's really hard
Sometimes I feel like going down
In the song "It's So Hard" by Chris Goss, the lyrics speak to the difficult and sometimes overwhelming nature of life. The singer lists various actions and emotions that are necessary for survival and happiness, such as living, loving, being somebody, and feeling something. However, the chorus repeats the refrain that it's all so hard and sometimes it feels like going down. Despite the challenges, there is a glimmer of hope in the bridge when the singer reflects on the joy of holding a loved one in their arms.
The lyrics of the song can be interpreted as a commentary on the pressure to constantly strive for success and fulfillment in a society that values those things above all else. The idea that it's hard and sometimes feels like everything is falling apart is a relatable experience that many people go through. Despite this, the song acknowledges the beauty and fleeting moments of happiness that can be found in life.
Overall, "It's So Hard" is a poignant expression of the complexity of human experience and emotion, emphasizing that while life can be tough and overwhelming, there are always moments of beauty and love to hold onto.
Line by Line Meaning
You gotta live
You need to actively participate in life
You gotta love
You have to show affection to people you care about
You gotta be somebody
You have to establish yourself as someone important or successful
You gotta shove
You sometimes need to be aggressive to achieve your goals
But it's so hard, it's really hard
These actions require great effort and are difficult to achieve
Sometimes I feel like going down
I feel like giving up because of the difficulty of these actions
You gotta eat
You need to consume food to survive
You gotta drink
You need to consume liquids to survive
You gotta feel something
You need to experience emotions to be human
You gotta worry
You sometimes need to be concerned about the future
But it's so hard, it's really hard
These actions require great effort and are difficult to achieve
Sometimes I feel like going down
I feel like giving up because of the difficulty of these actions
But when it's good
However, when things are going well
It's really good
The positive experiences are extremely fulfilling
And when I hold you in my arms baby
When I embrace you, my significant other
Sometimes I feel like going down, down, down
I feel intense emotions of happiness and contentment
You gotta run
You need to move quickly to escape danger or pursue something
You gotta hide
You need to conceal yourself to avoid danger or seek privacy
You gotta keep your woman satisfied
You need to maintain the happiness of your female partner
But it's so hard, it's really hard
These actions require great effort and are difficult to achieve
Sometimes I feel like going down
I feel like giving up because of the difficulty of these actions
Contributed by Allison E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.