It was then that Medeiros shifted gears, borrowing a stand up bass, expecting nothing more than a one-off show. Then, as these things go, on the second day of practice, former Done For Good guitarist, Tommy McCarthy, arrived with a borrowed mandolin. “After he played that first hook melody,” says Medeiros, “we knew we had a band. It was out of our hands.” Since then the group has accomplished far more than any of their prior endeavors, and in far less time. Now, they’ve finished their second album entitled Friends With The Enemy, and are poised to take their music further outward, into a world that’s better off because of it.
Members
Ryan Hakker - Guitar/Vox
Mike Jacobs - Guitar/Vox
Tommy McCarthy - Mandolin/Vox
Dustin Medeiros - Upright /Vox
Hey Mister
Poor Man's Poison Lyrics
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I've had the blues in my soul since the day I was born
The devil's been on my back now for quite some time
Yeah it's just been me and him, and the whispering wind
And it's, it's time to find a little peace of mind
I said, "Hey mister hey, if you're going my way
I could sure use a ride out of this place
And I could sure use a ride out of this town
'Cause it's a long way, down to the bottom
It's a long way to get back on top"
I said, "Hey mister hey, going my way
I could sure use a ride out of this place"
I've been looking for a sign, looking for a friend
Been looking at the same dead eyes in the mirror
Watching myself go down a dead end
I've been waiting on a prayer that never made it to God
Yeah it's like going through hell on a Sunday
But then going through hell's about all I got
I said, "Hey mister hey, if you're going my way
I could sure use a ride out of this place
Hey mister hey, he's coming around
And I could sure use a ride out of this town
Cause it's a long way, down to the bottom
It's a long way to get back on top"
I said, "Hey mister hey, going my way
I could sure use a ride out of this place"
In “Hey Mister” by Poor Man’s Poison, the singer expresses a deep sense of hopelessness and despair he is experiencing as a result of the trials of life he is going through. He describes himself as going through hell on a Sunday, implying he is stuck in a really tough situation, and has been looking for a way out. He also says he has had the blues in his soul since the day he was born, indicating that his struggles run deeper than just his current situation. He feels like he is at the bottom and it's a long way to go up.
The singer then makes a plea to the titular “mister” for a ride out of town, in search of some sort of escape or change of pace that could provide him with some relief. He has been looking for a sign, hoping for some kind of divine intervention, but with no luck. He feels like he is trapped and needs to get away to start fresh. The song overall is a powerful reminder of the struggles people go through in life and how sometimes, a helping hand or just a simple ride can make all the difference.
Line by Line Meaning
My head's hanging low and my shoes are worn
I feel defeated and like I've been walking for miles.
I've had the blues in my soul since the day I was born
I've always felt sad and lost, like I don't belong.
The devil's been on my back now for quite some time
I've been plagued by temptation and bad luck for a while now.
Yeah it's just been me and him, and the whispering wind
I feel alone and like there's no one to turn to for help.
And it's, it's time to find a little peace of mind
I need to find a way to calm my troubled thoughts and emotions.
I said, "Hey mister hey, if you're going my way
I see someone who might be able to help me and I'm reaching out.
I could sure use a ride out of this place
I need to escape my current situation and find something better.
Hey mister hey, he's coming around
I see the person getting closer and I'm feeling hopeful.
And I could sure use a ride out of this town
I want to get away from this place and create a new life for myself.
'Cause it's a long way, down to the bottom
Things could get much worse if I don't get help or make a change soon.
It's a long way to get back on top"
It will take a lot of work and effort to rebuild my life and find happiness again.
I've been looking for a sign, looking for a friend
I've been searching for someone or something to guide me and offer support.
Been looking at the same dead eyes in the mirror
I am feeling hopeless and like there's no escape from my situation.
Watching myself go down a dead end
I'm spiraling out of control and my life seems to be heading nowhere.
I've been waiting on a prayer that never made it to God
I've been hoping for a miracle or some sort of divine intervention, but nothing has come.
Yeah it's like going through hell on a Sunday
My life feels like a constant struggle and there's no rest or relief.
But then going through hell's about all I got
Despite everything, I'm still fighting and trying to make it through.
Contributed by Reagan R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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on Let's Go!
I kind of want them to do a movie based on all these songs kind of like what they did with Mama Mia
(nobody steal my idea)