Better Way
Jr. Shab Lyrics

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I've had three jobs this year and that's a record for my kind

It seems like when they lay man off I'm always at ahead of the line

But that's alright I got a woman that'll stand by me

And there's lots of places we ain't seen

And there's always a job waitin' somewhere for me

But late at night that's when it hurts

As I hold her and tried to explain why I lost my last job

But she always comforts me with her kisses and say it's alright

You know I still love you Bob

Then she says honey I know you've tried so hard and
you're givin' all you can give

But in my heart I know there's gotta be a better way to live

And why she stood by me in these past years God only knows

Cause there's been times when we hadn't had enough to eat

And too many nights I've felt her shiver with cold

But I've never heard she complain cause she knows I'm too proud to beg

And people had offered help but I can't take no charity

I've always stood on my own two legs

Well I'm a loser son of a gun why does this have to be

I want so to give her everything that she could ever need

But that's alright I got a woman that'll stand by me

And there's lots of places we ain't seen

And there's always a job waitin' somewhere for me

Now we've made it all right together I guess but so
far our road's been all up hill

But every night oh Lord we pray please help us find a better way to live

And we know he will

Overall Meaning

These lyrics describe the struggles of a man who has lost his job several times in a year, but is grateful to have a supportive and understanding partner. He acknowledges that despite his setbacks, he has a lot to be thankful for, including the love of his partner and the prospect of finding another job. However, he still feels the pain of his failures, especially when he has to explain to his partner why he lost yet another job. In these moments, she comforts him with her love and reminds him that she believes in him, even when things seem hopeless.

Despite their hardships, the couple has managed to remain together and support each other through everything. Although they have faced financial difficulties and have been forced to make sacrifices to make ends meet, they have done so with a sense of pride and self-reliance. They pray for a better future and believe that their perseverance will eventually pay off.

Overall, the song is a moving tribute to the enduring power of love and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

I've had three jobs this year and that's a record for my kind
This year, I've changed jobs three times, and that's an unusual occurrence for someone like me.

It seems like when they lay man off I'm always at ahead of the line
Whenever companies downsize their employees, I seem to be the first one to let go.

But that's alright I got a woman that'll stand by me
It's not a problem because I have a reliable partner who will support me through thick and thin.

And there's lots of places we ain't seen
There are many destinations we've yet to explore together.

And there's always a job waitin' somewhere for me
I still have hope because I know there are employment opportunities out there for me.

But late at night that's when it hurts
When it's late and quiet, that's when I feel the most pain.

As I hold her and tried to explain why I lost my last job
While embracing her, I attempt to clarify the reasons why I'm unemployed again.

But she always comforts me with her kisses and say it's alright
However, she always consoles me with her affectionate kisses and assures me that everything will be okay.

Then she says honey I know you've tried so hard and you're givin' all you can give
She affectionately acknowledges my efforts and recognizes that I'm giving it my all.

But in my heart I know there's gotta be a better way to live
Deep down inside, I believe that there must be a better lifestyle for us to achieve.

And why she stood by me in these past years God only knows
I am grateful that she has supported me throughout the years, and only God knows why she continues to do so.

Cause there's been times when we hadn't had enough to eat
There have been instances where we didn't have enough food to consume.

And too many nights I've felt her shiver with cold
Also, she has experienced many chilly nights that left her shivering.

But I've never heard she complain cause she knows I'm too proud to beg
However, she never complains about our situation because she recognizes that I am too self-assured to ask for help.

And people had offered help but I can't take no charity
There have been people who have offered financial assistance, but I can't bring myself to accept charity.

I've always stood on my own two legs
I have always relied on my own strength and resourcefulness to make a living.

Well I'm a loser son of a gun why does this have to be
I feel like a failure, and I don't understand why my situation has to be this way.

I want so to give her everything that she could ever need
I want to provide her with all the things she desires and requires.

Now we've made it all right together I guess but so far our road's been all up hill
Although we've coped well as a team, our journey so far has been difficult and full of obstacles.

But every night oh Lord we pray please help us find a better way to live
Every night, we pray to God for guidance and assistance in finding a more prosperous way of life.

And we know he will
We're confident that God will answer our prayers and help us find the way to better living.

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