Poor Man's Son
Rockin' Berries Lyrics
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I've got a job and it must be done
I leave for work feelin' good
'Cause you're on my mind
Each part of you help me pass the time
I'm a poor man's son
Push, push, and on workin' with a smile
I'll get my pay like the rest
When the week is through
Gonna buy you something that pleases you
I'm poor man's son
No man, rich or poor
Could ever love you any more, woo
I work my hand nearly to the bones
These thoughts of mine lever lets me go
I'm workin' hard every day
For the things we plan
I'll love you so, 'cause you understand
I'm a poor man's son
That's why I'm up every day with the risin' sun
I've got this job and it will be done
I'm a poor man's son
I'm a poor man's son
I'm a poor man's son
The song Poor Man’s Son by The Rockin’ Berries is an uplifting and optimistic look at the life of a working-class man. The lyrics depict a man who wakes up every day with the rising sun to go to his job and earn his pay. He works hard and with a smile on his face, all thanks to his love interest who is always on his mind. He knows that his hard work will pay off, and he will be able to buy her something that pleases her.
The song shows the value of hard work and the importance of a strong work ethic. The man in the song is proud to be a poor man's son and is determined to make something of himself. He is not held back by his circumstances but instead is motivated by his love for his partner.
The song is also a celebration of true love. The man in the song believes that no matter how rich or poor he is, he loves his partner more than anyone else could. The lyrics portray a deep and meaningful connection between the two, based on understanding and appreciation.
Overall, Poor Man’s Son is a heartwarming tribute to the everyday heroes who work hard to make a living and provide for their loved ones. The song serves as a reminder that true love and perseverance can overcome any obstacle, no matter how great.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm up each day with the risin' sun
Every morning, I start my day early by waking up at dawn
I've got a job and it must be done
I have a job to do, and it's important that I do it well
I leave for work feelin' good
I feel happy and motivated as I head to work
'Cause you're on my mind
I'm thinking of my beloved as I make my way to work
Each part of you help me pass the time
Memories of my beloved make the workday go by faster
I'm a poor man's son
I may not be wealthy, but I work hard for what I have
Push, push, and on workin' with a smile
I keep working hard, no matter what, because my love for my partner is my motivation
Just lovin' you makes it all worthwhile
The love I have for my partner makes all the hard work worth it
I'll get my pay like the rest
I'll receive a salary for my work, just like everyone else
When the week is through
At the end of the work week
Gonna buy you something that pleases you
With my hard-earned money, I'll buy my partner a special gift
No man, rich or poor
No matter who the man is, rich or poor
Could ever love you any more, woo
No one could love my partner more than I do
I work my hand nearly to the bones
I work extremely hard, sometimes almost to the point of exhaustion
These thoughts of mine lever lets me go
I can't stop thinking about my partner, even when I'm working
I'm workin' hard every day
I work hard every day, without fail
For the things we plan
To achieve the things we've discussed and dreamed of
I'll love you so, 'cause you understand
My partner understands me and my goals, and that's why I love them so much
That's why I'm up every day with the risin' sun
I wake up early every day, eager to start working towards our mutual goals
I've got this job and it will be done
I'm committed to finishing my work, no matter what it takes
I'm a poor man's son
I may not have much money or material possessions, but I have love and determination
I'm a poor man's son
Once again, I acknowledge that I may not be wealthy, but I still have value
I'm a poor man's son
One final reminder that despite my lack of wealth, I am still proud of who I am
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOB HAMILTON, EUGENE HAMILTON, JEANA E JACKSON, SEVASTOS CONSTANTI VENETOULIS
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@633squadrongoodwin
The perfect marriage of a great song, great performance and great production, and the instrumental break at 2.00 mins, still gives me goosebumps, what a song !
@bobradford2637
Yep I remember this song when it hit the charts. Massive hit. reached number 5 in June 1965, in the British charts
@jussix48
The Rocking Berries was such a great and unique tunemaker band...! ❤️👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
@gazza9481
A great song, very catchy tune and wonderful lyrics.
@Muswell
Radio London - Big L. Memories. ❤
@MuckSpreader99
I was 14 in South Australia when this came out. For the next 9 years, it was a bit of an ear worm with just parts turning up in my memory from time to time. In 1974, in Hong Kong, I discovered a single in amongst a load I was looking through. Well bugger me, if it wasn't Poor Man's Son when I played it. I now knew who and what it was called and that has remained all my life, nearly 60 years from when I first heard it. Great tune, harmony, melody and rhythm.
@ianbentley7276
FABULOUS SONG.
@philipjackson3053
so have i and still play it still as good as the day i got it when i was a kid. the b side was follow me
@magikmusic77
I just love Geoffs voice. xx
@theesbband
Pure quality. Recorded with B side in 3 hours. 😁