She’s one of the most instantly recognizable voices in music - the woman People magazine called “Country’s Bonnie Raitt.” From the first time Lacy J. Dalton caught the public’s ear, that soulful delivery, full of texture and grit, was a mainstay of country music. When you sit down to listen to a Lacy J. Dalton album, you find yourself pulled in by the very power and heart in this vocalist, because she’s not merely performing a ten-song set, she’s bringing each and every tune to life.
Lacy J. Dalton’s music is a product of her wide-ranging musical tastes. She was born in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, into a family of music lovers. Her father played a variety of stringed instruments, sang and wrote songs. Her mother played guitar and sang harmony, and her sister was a pianist. Lacy’s early influences were the folk and rock sounds of Bob Dylan and Joan Baez. She’s always been a writer and artist who loved music with a message and lyrics that somehow brought a new awareness to the listener. She retains this love of material with a purpose, and her songwriting reflects that appreciation.
Her latest album “The Last Wild Place Anthology” adds another 5 million-hour airplay hits in addition to the songs from her “The Last Wild Place”, the CD that was Lacy’s first move back to her singer-songwriter roots since leaving Nashville, and showcases Lacy’s remarkable voice and writing talents at their finest. The music is heartfelt, acoustic-based, Americana/Folk and ranges from the quiet introspective to the rollicking good time.
Lacy is an innovative and creative artist with a great deal of real-life experience and an earthy honesty that is reflected in her work. Her voice: captivating. Her songs: spellbinding. Does that sound corny? Sure it does! But don’t you owe it to yourself to find out what's in store for your "Welcome to the Last WIld Place"?
Hard Times
Lacy J. Dalton Lyrics
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Same old pans in the kitchen the same old day old bread
Same old sad eyed news man on my same old TV set
Talking about our big depression but I ain't worried yet
About hard times, hard times
Hard times is Betty and Bubba living in a mansion and hating each other lord
Hard times is a-losing your faith and watching your spirits fall
We ain't got no hard times at all
Sisters got the same old dollies brothers got the same old trains
Same old love and laughter playing the same old games
I know you want to sail the south seas and I want to see Paree
But as long as there's a bed to lie in there's still a lot of sights to see
Cause hard times is Betty and Bubba living in a mansion and hating each other lord
Hard times is a-losing your faith and watching your spirits fall
Hard times is the children too racking their brains about who loves who
We ain't got no hard times
Honey we ain't got no hard times
We ain't got no hard times at all
The lyrics to Lacy J. Dalton's song "Hard Times" speak to the notion that hard times are a matter of perspective. The verses describe the mundanity of everyday life, with bills on the dresser, old sheets on the bed, and day-old bread in the kitchen. The news talks about a "big depression," but the singer is not worried yet. The chorus provides the perspective that hard times are situations like wealthy Betty and Bubba hating each other - suggesting that true hardship comes from a lack of emotional support rather than financial troubles. Losing one's faith and questioning the love of those closest to them is also seen as a greater problem than financial difficulty. These challenges are contrasted with the simple joys of playing with dolls and trains, loving and laughing with family and friends, and dreaming of travel.
Line by Line Meaning
Same old bills on the dresser same old sheets on the bed
Nothing has changed in our life, everything is same as usual
Same old pans in the kitchen the same old day old bread
Our kitchen has the same old utensils and the food is not fresh
Same old sad eyed news man on my same old TV set
The same news anchor reporting about the same depressing news on TV
Talking about our big depression but I ain't worried yet
Despite hearing about the economic depression, I don't feel worried yet
About hard times, hard times
It's about the difficult times we may face due to the economic situation
Sisters got the same old dollies brothers got the same old trains
Our children still have the same old toys to play with
Same old love and laughter playing the same old games
We still have love and joy in our lives, and we enjoy playing the same old games
I know you want to sail the south seas and I want to see Paree
We both have our dreams to fulfill - you want to travel to the south seas and I want to visit Paris
But as long as there's a bed to lie in there's still a lot of sights to see
As long as we have a place to sleep, there are still many things we can see and experience
Hard times is Betty and Bubba living in a mansion and hating each other lord
Real hard times is when you have all the luxuries, but you still don't have love and happiness in your life
Hard times is a-losing your faith and watching your spirits fall
Real hard times is when you lose your faith and your spirit is crushed by the challenges you face
Hard times is the children too racking their brains about who loves who
Even children are affected by hard times and have to worry about complicated things like relationships
We ain't got no hard times at all
Despite the economic situation, we are happy and have no real hard times in our life
Honey we ain't got no hard times
I assure you, my love, we are not facing any real hard times in our life
We ain't got no hard times at all
Once again, we are truly happy and have no real hard times in our life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GARY ROBERT ROSSINGTON, GRANT RICHARD KWIECINSKI, RONNIE VAN ZANT
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