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Now it's one shot of women, one shot of work
One shot's sweeter but both can hurt
Just let it go, kid just let it go

Feels alright for being so wrong
Don't look back cause it wont last long
Just let it go, kid just let it go
Raise up your glass, lets make a toast
It'll hurt in the morning but you still need 'em both

A honkey tonk and a jack knife
A tomahawk and an ex wife
Come on kid let's drink 'em down
Kid dont let it get you down

I'm playing too fast, thinking too slow
Women and work and the kid don't you know
Just let it go, kid just let it go
Now come on in get out of the cold
The women and the work
Got you froze to the bone

A honkey tonk and a jack knife
A tomahawk and an ex wife
Come on kid let's drink 'em down
Kid dont let it get you down

Now the women and the work and the booze in between
Got you puking in the aisles, smashing tvs
Kid don't let it get you down

It's one shot of women, one shot of work
Don't try to sip 'em cause it only they only taste worst
Just let it go, kid just let it go

Raise up your glass, let's make a toast
You can't win 'em all but you still need 'em both

A honkey tonk, jack knife
Tomahawk, ex wife

A honkey tonk and a jack knife
A tomahawk and an ex wife
Come on kid let's drink 'em down





Come on kid let's drink 'em down
Kid don't let it get you down

Overall Meaning

The song "Women & Work" by Lucero is a gritty portrayal of the ups and downs of life. The song delves into the idea that life is a balancing act between the pleasures and pains of women, work, and booze. The song talks about how one can't have one without the other, and that life is nothing but a constant cycle of chasing one's pleasures and avoiding one's pains.


Throughout the song, the singer encourages the listener to let go and live life to the fullest, despite the pain that comes with it. The lyrics suggest that life is meant to be a bumpy ride, and that it's up to the listener to make the most of it. The chorus is particularly poignant – it suggests that life is a mixed bag of good and bad, and that the listener should raise their glass and make a toast despite the inevitable pain that comes with it.


Overall, the song is a powerful representation of the rough and tumble nature of life, and how one can find solace in the pleasure and pain of it all.


Line by Line Meaning

Now it's one shot of women, one shot of work
Juggling between relationships and work can be overwhelming.


One shot's sweeter but both can hurt
Indulgence in either of them can lead to pain and regret.


Just let it go, kid just let it go
Let go of the past and move on, don't dwell on it.


Feels alright for being so wrong
Sometimes, making mistakes might feel okay for the moment.


Don't look back cause it wont last long
Don't dwell on the past, it won't lead you anywhere.


Raise up your glass, lets make a toast
Celebrate what you have and cherish it.


It'll hurt in the morning but you still need 'em both
Although they might hurt, you still need relationships and work.


A honkey tonk and a jack knife
Honkey tonk is a type of bar, a jack knife is a weapon, representing a rough lifestyle.


A tomahawk and an ex wife
A tomahawk is a Native American weapon, an ex wife is a symbol of failed relationships.


Come on kid let's drink 'em down
Let's indulge in these things and enjoy them.


Kid dont let it get you down
Don't let these things bring you down, move past them.


I'm playing too fast, thinking too slow
Living a fast-paced life but not making wise decisions.


Women and work and the kid don't you know
Life consists of juggling between relationships and work, and the struggles associated with it.


Now come on in get out of the cold
Come in, warm up and take a break from your struggles.


The women and the work Got you froze to the bone
The struggles with work and relationships can leave you feeling emotionally numb.


Now the women and the work and the booze in between Got you puking in the aisles, smashing tvs
Indulging in alcohol to cope with the struggles can lead to destructive behavior.


Don't try to sip 'em cause it only they only taste worst
Indulging a little bit won't help, it will only make things worse.


You can't win 'em all but you still need 'em both
You can't always have everything, but you still need relationships and work.


Come on kid let's drink 'em down
Indulge in life experiences, both good and bad.


Kid don't let it get you down
Don't give up, keep pushing through the struggles of life.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Benjamin Nichols

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Comments from YouTube:

bthore1985

Not every band could make this video and have it be this genuine upon completion. Best band ever, BEST FANS EVER!!!

TheBossmanalex

This video pretty much captures what goes through my head every time I've listened to Lucero over the last 8 years.

Jeremy Powell

These guys are awesome! Would love to tour with them...

knox

BEST BAND EVER! great video my boys!

nate jensen

This is just perfect.

nboa1357

Wow.... Ben's voice is a lot different in this track

BrotherBadSeed

Ben should really get his brother Jeff to direct a video of theirs. Bikeriders, Bikeriders would be flippin' rad as hell!

Zeru Peterson

That was a great show. I'm waiting for the same thing.

Meghan Arnold

Holy nuts, this is awesome!

Sean Neary

Gonna see em' thursday in Tennessee. Lets have a blast!

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