Kid Rock released several studio albums from 1988 that mostly went unnoticed before his 1998 record 'Devil Without a Cause', released with Atlantic Records, sold 11 million albums behind the hits, "Bawitdaba","Cowboy," and "Only God Knows Why". In 2000, he released The History of Rock which was a compilation of remixed and remastered versions of songs from his previous albums as well as the hit single, "American Bad Ass". In 2001, he released the follow up, Cocky. After a slow start, his country-flavored hit "Picture" with Sheryl Crow resurrected the album and it went gold as a single and pushed the album's sales to more than 5 million. It was followed by 2003's self-titled release, which failed to chart a major hit. In 2006 he released Live Trucker , a live album. In 2007 Kid Rock released Rock N Roll Jesus, which produced a hit in "All Summer Long." It was his first worldwide smash hit, charting #1 in eight countries across Europe and Australia. Rock N Roll Jesus would go on to sell 5 million albums worldwide including being certified triple platinum in the US.
He has sold 22 million albums to date in the United States, which currently ranks him as the 99th best selling music artist of all time in the U.S.
Lowlife
Kid Rock Lyrics
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My best friend's in a gun rack
I'm a lowlife
I owe everybody money
I think racist jokes are funny
I'm a lowlife
I got a dirty mind, a gutter mouth
I'm makin' time, I'm goin' out
'Cause I'm a lowlife
I'm a lowlife
I got kids I never seen
And their momma's seventeen
I'm a lowlife
I take strippers out to breakfast
You can add that to my checklist
I'm a lowlife
Ahh the landlord called the rent is due
I spent it all on a Kiss tattoo
I Rock n Roll all night
'Cause I'm a lowlife
I'm a lowlife
I'm a lowlife
Livin' the highlife
I'm watchin' porno on the TV
Wonderin' why she'd ever leave me
I'm a lowlife
The object of my affection
Asked the police for protection
I'm a lowlife
The romance is gone, I'm doin' fine
Me and your mom had a real good time
Just last night
'Cause I'm a lowlife
I'm a lowlife
I make black music for the white man
Keep cocaine upon my nightstand
I'm a lowlife
Ain't never hung out in the Catskills
But I've been to jail in Nashville
I'm a lowlife
I've got a dirty mind, a gutter mouth
I'm makin' time, I'm goin' out
With your wife
I'm a lowlife
I'm a lowlife
I'm a lowlife
Livin' the highlife
The song "Lowlife" by Kid Rock is a satirical anthem to those who live outside of societal norms, those who lack morality and engage in behaviors that may not necessarily be accepted by society. The lyrics are a humorous confession of someone who is as low as they come, with lines such as "I got my Cat Scratch Fever eight-track, My best friend's in a gun rack," alluding to the typical redneck culture. The song is meant to poke fun at those who embody the persona of a "lowlife".
The singer of the song brags about his sleazy behavior, including owing people money, finding racist jokes amusing, and taking strippers out for breakfast. He also boasts about having kids he has never seen, and their mother being seventeen. The lyrics reveal the individual's lack of moral fiber, in that he places sex, drugs, and rock n roll over more important values. His object of affection has even sought police protection from him, which is a nod to the character's disturbing nature.
Finally, the song shows that the persona is well aware of his lowlife status, living the highlife ironically. He makes black music for the white man, keeps cocaine on his nightstand, and has been to jail in Nashville. The song ends with a repetition of "I'm a lowlife", emphasizing the singer's acceptance of his place in society.
Line by Line Meaning
I got my Cat Scratch Fever eight-track
I'm into classic rock, and I have an old eight-track tape of Ted Nugent's music.
My best friend's in a gun rack
I live in a rural area, and my friend keeps his guns in a gun rack in his truck.
I'm a lowlife
I'm a person who lacks moral standards and principles, and I'm not very successful in life.
I owe everybody money
I'm heavily in debt and owe a lot of people money.
I think racist jokes are funny
I have a warped sense of humor and find jokes that are offensive to others amusing.
I've got a dirty mind, a gutter mouth
I have a vulgar and crude way of thinking, and I often use vulgar and profane language.
I'm makin' time, I'm goin' out
I'm making time to go out and do things, despite my other responsibilities and obligations.
With your wife
I'm going out with someone who is married to someone else, which is morally wrong.
'Cause I'm a lowlife
I'm a lowlife, and that's why I engage in immoral and unethical behavior.
I got kids I never seen
I have children that I've never met or don't take responsibility for.
And their momma's seventeen
The mother of my children is very young and inexperienced in life.
I take strippers out to breakfast
I go to strip clubs, and I also take the strippers out to eat afterward.
You can add that to my checklist
I'm proud of my immoral behavior and consider it part of my lifestyle and identity.
Ahh, the landlord called the rent is due
I'm late on my rent payments, and my landlord has called to remind me of it.
I spent it all on a Kiss tattoo
I spent all of my money on a tattoo of the band 'Kiss,' despite not being able to afford it.
I Rock n Roll all night
I'm a fan of rock music and enjoy staying up late listening to it.
I'm watchin' porno on the TV
I'm watching pornography on the television, which is vulgar and inappropriate.
Wonderin' why she'd ever leave me
I'm wondering why my romantic partner has left me, despite my immoral behavior.
The object of my affection
The person I'm attracted to or interested in.
Asked the police for protection
The person I'm interested in has asked the police for protection against me or someone else.
The romance is gone, I'm doin' fine
My romantic relationship has ended, but I'm not bothered by it and am doing okay without it.
Me and your mom had a real good time
I'm bragging about sleeping with someone's mother, despite it being disrespectful and inappropriate.
Just last night
This happened recently and is something I'm proud of or find amusing.
I make black music for the white man
I'm a musician who makes music that is often associated with Black culture, but my main audience is White people.
Keep cocaine upon my nightstand
I keep cocaine on my bedside table for easy access and frequent use.
Ain't never hung out in the Catskills
I've never spent time in the Catskill Mountains, which is a reference to a popular vacation destination.
But I've been to jail in Nashville
I've been arrested and spent time in a Nashville jail for a crime or offense.
Livin' the highlife
Despite being a lowlife, I view my immoral and unethical behavior as living a lavish or exciting lifestyle.
Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN EDDIE
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James Maroon
Puts on one hell of a show! He created a new genre of music.
Daniel Clarke
Say what you will but kid will forever be the best concert I seen he puts on a show
Danny Armstrong
He delivers fool...
Vera Howard
The songs got a great beat. Bobby Ritchie sings about everything no stone goes unturned. Actually the man's a genius.
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Kathy Barekman
Still blasting this in 2020!!! And LOVE KID ROCK! Ain't keeping this 63 year old from rocking!
mark eshenbaugh
59 and rockin Kidd
Rusty
You sound like my dad, ride on brother!!!
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Hell yeah man, you sound like my dad
Tracy Fleming
I'm 57 still loving this song & Kid Rock 10/19/22β€β€β€β€β€β€β€