Hard Times
The Bottle Rockets Lyrics
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Been delinquent a week or more
What'll they'll do?
Guess I'm gonna see
Amount due 108
They're just gonna have to wait
I'd send it if I had it
And I will eventually
Hard times ain't nothin'
Hard times pass
I ain't broke down
I'm just outta gas
Hard times, that's easy
Here I go again
Hard times do not do me in
I've been here before
I'll be here some more
Just 'cause I'm broke now
Doesn't mean I'm poor
When my cash gets thin
Just take it on the chin
Shake it off and
Let the games begin
Hard times ain't nothin'
Hard times pass
I ain't broke down
I'm just outta gas
Hard times, that's easy
Here I go again
Hard times do not do me in
Hard times ain't nothin'
Hard times pass
I ain't broke down
I'm just outta gas
Hard times, that's easy
Here I go again
Hard times do not do me in
Hard times do not do me in
In this song, The Bottle Rockets emphasize that hard times are temporary and they should not be underestimated. Despite the fact that the singer is struggling financially, he does not let it break him. He owes $84 and has been delinquent for a week, and he owes $108, but doesn't have the funds to pay at the moment. He acknowledges that he will pay them eventually and the debt collectors will have to wait. Regardless of his financial standing, he remains optimistic and resilient, stating that hard times come and go and he has no intention of letting it defeat him. He sees himself as out of gas rather than broke down, acknowledging his temporary state of being rather than his inability to recover. He's been through hard times before and he'll go through them again, but they will not defeat him.
The song is an anthem of hope for people going through difficult times, reminding them that tough times will always come and go, and resilience is key. The Bottle Rockets aim to inspire and uplift listeners with an upbeat melody and catchy lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Amount Due 84
I owe $84.
Been delinquent a week or more
I haven't paid for a week or more.
What'll they'll do?
What will they do about my unpaid debt?
Guess I'm gonna see
I have to wait and see what will happen.
Amount due 108
Now I owe even more, $108.
They're just gonna have to wait
The creditors will have to be patient because I can't pay right now.
I'd send it if I had it
If I had the money, I would pay my debt.
And I will eventually
I'll pay my debt when I can.
Hard times ain't nothin'
Difficult times don't break me.
Hard times pass
Difficult times come and go.
I ain't broke down
I'm not giving up.
I'm just outta gas
I have no energy left.
Hard times, that's easy
I'm used to facing hardship.
Here I go again
I'm facing hard times once more.
Hard times do not do me in
Difficult times don't defeat me.
I've been here before
I've faced tough times in the past.
I'll be here some more
I'll face tough times again in the future.
Just 'cause I'm broke now
Just because I'm temporarily without money.
Doesn't mean I'm poor
Doesn't mean that I'm destitute.
When my cash gets thin
When I run out of money.
Just take it on the chin
I need to take it like a man and accept it.
Shake it off and
Brush it off and move on.
Let the games begin
Let's see what happens next.
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Robert Fowler
These guys are great. Seen them several times. Catch a living room show. They kick ass.
soulfulofblues
Thank you guys for such great music. You're simply the best I've heard for a very long time. Stay cool. I bought all of your CDs
emancipateyourself
Ill be honest, Ive never heard of this band until tonight, but I can say they f'n jam!!
Ryan Young
Excellent sound and video quality of this very, very good old school edgy rock band. Thanx,
Backdoor Blues
The Bottle Rockets are alright!
HermesT
These billies rip so damn hard!
dkbeyreis
the only bands i would even think about ranking as high as these guys on my favorite bands list are Social Distortion, the Supersuckers & The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash. i still bless the day i took a flyer on 24 Hours a Day while joining a cd club back in 98...
Donnie Blankenship
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NYALA IS FOND OF THE BOTTLE ROCKETS EVEN IN SPIRIT.
Lisa Watson
Very nice