Hard Times
Ray Charles & B.B. King Lyrics

You know
The singer assumes that the listener is aware of the truth.

Life always gone hit you hardest when you the realest one
The more honest and true a person is, the harder life hits them.

But you know we always bounce back
Despite the difficulties, the singer is confident in their ability to rise again.

I just been rolling through these hard times
The artist is currently experiencing tough situations.

I'm on my knees
The artist is humbly asking for help and guidance.

And I just pray and look up to the light
The singer is seeking divine intervention to overcome their struggles.

It could be so hard to believe
The singer recognizes that hope is hard to find in difficult times.

Yea they hated on me down there!
The artist has faced criticism and opposition in the past.

Really woke me out my sleep
The negative events have impacted the artist's peace and restfulness.

And I just wanna ball hard
The artist desires to succeed and thrive in their endeavors.

I pray you give me what I need
The singer is asking for divine assistance and support.

I just been standing through the rain, praying I don't go insane
The artist has been enduring difficult times and trying to maintain their sanity.

Put the green up in my veins, tryna get rid of these stains, tryna get rid of this pain na
The singer may be talking about smoking weed to cope with the emotional pain and turmoil of their situation.

I just wanna heal the troubles of a broken heart
The singer wants to find relief for the emotional wounds caused by hardships.

And I been tryna get up out but I ain't make it out
The singer has been trying to escape their struggles but has not succeeded yet.

My mind been stuck in a desert it's like I'm in a drought
The artist feels trapped and stagnant in their current circumstance.

But I just pray up to the lord he told me take the route
The artist is seeking guidance from a higher power to find a way out of their situation.

That I was given don't listen to what they talking bout
The singer is determined to follow their own path and ignore the naysayers.

I tried to call I got the dial tone, dial tone
The singer may be feeling neglected or ignored by someone they attempted to contact.

Now they steady blowing my phone, my phone
The artist is now being repeatedly contacted by someone who previously ignored them.

And I ain't never fold no, fold no
The artist has not surrendered or backed down in the face of adversity.

They don't love til you gone no, gone no, gone no oh
People may not appreciate someone until they are no longer around.

I don't know what to believe
The singer is unsure of what to trust or rely on.

But I wear, my heart, up on my sleeve
The artist is openly emotional and vulnerable.

And Lord I'm praying, I'm talking up on my knees
The singer is earnestly communicating with a divine power for help and guidance.

I need some love and healing like lord please
The singer is pleading for emotional healing and care.

I still remember all the old times
The singer reminisces about previous experiences and memories.

I remember all the dark times
The artist recalls the difficult moments in their past.

Really made it through some hard times
The artist has persevered through difficult circumstances before.

Really made it so we gone shine
The singer is confident in their ability to overcome their current situation and achieve success.

When you mix the hustle up with the grind, you know you bound for success
The singer believes that combining hard work and perseverance is the recipe for achieving success.