Coronary Life
Cledus T. Judd Lyrics

Cledus at the kitchen table
Cledus is at the kitchen table, but he's probably not very comfortable.

Short of breath, legally disabled
Cledus is struggling to breathe and has become legally disabled due to his unhealthy habits.

Wife walks in, she's so surprised
Cledus' wife is shocked to see him still alive given the state of his health.

Can't believe I'm still alive
Cledus is amazed that he's still alive despite his poor health.

I say I'm hungry for biscuits and gravy
Cledus is craving some of his old, unhealthy comfort foods.

That patty melt that you always made me
Cledus is reminiscing about his wife's cooking, which used to be full of unhealthy fats and cholesterol.

But I can't eat that anymore
Cledus has to avoid his favorite foods due to his health conditions.

They say grease kills;
"They" refers to health experts and doctors who have warned Cledus about his unhealthy eating habits and the risks they pose to his health.

Tastes good to me
Despite being aware of the health risks associated with greasy foods, Cledus still enjoys the taste and craves them.

Day in, day out it's all I eat
Cledus doesn't eat a balanced or diverse diet; instead, he eats greasy foods every day.

My third bypass, unclogged the valves
Cledus has already had three bypass surgeries to unclog his arteries and improve blood flow to his heart.

Just to clog them again
Despite his surgeries, Cledus continues to eat unhealthy foods that clog his arteries, leading to his recurring health problems.

Never felt worse;
Cledus' health is steadily declining despite his surgeries and he feels worse than ever.

A constant thirst
Cledus always feels thirsty, which can be a symptom of his heart disease and related health problems.

Lordy how my left arm hurts
Cledus is experiencing chest pain, which often radiates to his left arm - this is an alarming symptom of his heart problems.

I blame my job, I blame my wife
Cledus is trying to pass the blame for his poor health onto external factors rather than taking responsibility for his own unhealthy habits.

For this coronary life
Cledus' poor health and constant health problems have led to him living a life that's dominated by his heart disease and the associated risks.

Cledus on the ER table
Cledus has been hospitalized and is in the emergency room.

Vital signs ain't too stable
Cledus' vital signs, like his heart rate and blood pressure, are not stable and indicate that he's in a critical state of health.

Hey, Doc, I'm proud of you
Cledus is trying to make light of his situation and is thankful to be in the capable hands of a doctor.

I didn't think that I'd pull through
Cledus is unsure whether he'll survive this latest health crisis.

Later in Intensive Care
Cledus has been moved to the intensive care unit, indicating that his condition is still serious.

I had the nurses laughing there
Despite his serious health problems, Cledus tries to keep a positive outlook and make the best of his situation.

So thankful Blue Cross will pay
Cledus is grateful for his health insurance, which will cover the expensive treatments he needs to survive.

For the bills, my IVs
Cledus is aware of the exorbitant cost of his medical treatments, and he recognizes how lucky he is to have insurance that will cover the expenses.

Four thousand dollar EKGs
The EKG, which measures the heart's electrical activity, is an expensive diagnostic test that Cledus needs to undergo frequently due to his health problems.

That's the last time I need
Cledus is determined to take better care of himself and avoid being hospitalized again in the future.

Angioplasty
Angioplasty is a medical procedure that opens blocked blood vessels, indicating that Cledus has had multiple invasive treatments due to his heart disease.

It's off I go to Type-O
Cledus is being moved to another hospital wing - Type-O likely refers to the O-negative blood type that he may require for a blood transfusion.

To improve my cardio
Cledus is in the hospital to improve his heart health and cardiorespiratory fitness.

It's about time I said goodbye
Cledus has come to the realization that he needs to change his habits and say goodbye to his unhealthy, coronary life.

To my coronary life
Cledus acknowledges that his current lifestyle is dominated by his heart disease and its dangers, and he's ready to make a change for the better.

Sweat's pouring off me at the health spa
Cledus is now at a health spa where he's exercising and trying to improve his health through fitness.

The Stairmaster's wore me out again
Cledus is finding it challenging to exercise and get back into shape - this indicates how drastically his health has deteriorated.

You know I can't believe how much I miss
Cledus misses his old, unhealthy lifestyle even though he knows how harmful it was for his health.

The way I used to live
Cledus is lamenting the loss of his old lifestyle, which was marked by unhealthy eating and inactivity.

I'd eat red meat,
Cledus used to eat a lot of red meat, which is high in cholesterol and saturated fat.

Pickled pigs feet
Pickled pigs feet are another unhealthy food that Cledus used to eat regularly.

Always craving something sweet
Cledus had a sweet tooth and used to crave sugary foods regularly.

My food was fast,
Cledus often ate fast food, which is usually high in fat, sodium, and calories.

But that's the past
Cledus has come to accept that his old habits and lifestyle are in the past, and he's ready to move on and make a change.

I can't eat fat again
Cledus recognizes that he needs to avoid fatty foods, and he's committed to making changes in his diet to improve his health.

Aerobicize,
Cledus is engaging in aerobic exercise to improve his cardiovascular health and overall fitness.

Reduced my thighs
Cledus has already started to see the benefits of his new exercise routine and has lost weight around his thighs.

No more German chocolate pie
Cledus is not eating German chocolate pie, a type of dessert that's high in sugar and fat, which he used to enjoy in the past.

I miss my fudge, I miss my fries
Despite his commitment to a healthier lifestyle, Cledus still misses some of his favorite foods - this shows how hard it can be to change old habits.

And my coronary life
Cledus is acknowledging that his old lifestyle was full of risks and dangers, and he's ready to say goodbye to that way of life.