Their debut full-length album, Give It Back to You, was released on Concord Records on February 12, 2016.
In April 2018, the band released "Life to Fix", the lead single off their second studio album, All of This Life.
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Hard Day Coming Down
The Record Company Lyrics
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Uh huh, uh huh
Uh huh, uh huh
A hard day comin' down
Uh huh, uh huh
Uh huh, uh huh
Oh, alright
I got back late
And I was all alone
Open up a door
Ain't nobody home
There's a few things of mine layin' ‘round
It's a hard day comin' down
Well, the dog done left
Took his bone
No dialtone
‘Cause there ain't no phone
This big mess got so overblown
It's a hard day comin' down
Yeah, well, I once was a king
Now I'm overthrown
I'm out here in the world
Tryin' to hold my own
Got no pillow to cry upon
It's a hard day comin' down
Now, I ain't one to throw no stones
I'm not yet a man
But I'm fully grown
Bank won't give me that personal loan
It's a hard day comin' home
And I always told ya I'd be better, no
[?] walkin' down the company road
Got no skills but this baritone
It's a hard day comin' home
Lord, now I once was a king
Now I'm overthrown
I'm out here in this world
Tryin' to hold my own
Got no pillow to cry upon
It's a hard day comin' down
A hard day comin' down
Uh huh, uh huh
Uh huh, uh huh
A hard day comin' down
Uh huh, uh huh
Uh huh, uh huh
Whew
Yeah, well, they look for me
She come up sold
Like an old string that wouldn't hold
You got a new man with a big bankroll
It's a hard day comin' down
I'm at the pawn shop with my Silvertone
Gotta pay the rent and I can't postpone
Park in a no parkin' zone
It's a hard day comin' down
Oh, look out
I once was a king
Now I'm overthrown
I'm out here in the world
Tryin' to hold my own
Got no pillow to cry upon
It's a hard day comin' down
It's a hard day comin' down
Uh huh, uh huh
Uh huh, uh huh
Baby
It's a hard day comin' down
Uh huh, uh huh
Uh huh, uh huh
Yeah
Ooh
It's a hard day comin' down
Uh huh, uh huh
Uh huh, uh huh
Oh
It's a hard day comin' down
Look, baby, it's a hard day comin' down
Ho, ho, ho
It's a hard day comin' down
It's a hard day comin' down
Whew
Baby
A hard day comin' down
The Record Company's "Hard Day Coming Down” is a blues rock song that relates the story of someone who has gone through a rough patch in their life. The song starts with the singer walking into an empty house, deserted by everyone and everything he loved. The song is a story of the singer's struggle, his loneliness, and the hardships he is facing. In the following verses, the lyrics talk about a failed relationship, a lost pet dog and an absence of basic amenities like a phone. He also mentions how he is struggling to hold his own in the world, with no one to turn to for comfort or assistance. The song ends with the singer looking for his guitar at a pawn shop, making it clear that he is not looking for any handouts and is determined to make it on his own.
The song is a perfect representation of the blues genre, with a guitar-driven rock sound whose rhythm and beats are accompanied by the story of the singer's struggle, despair and perseverance. Overall, the lyrics and the melody work together to deliver a powerful message that is both poignant and authentic for those passing through tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
I got back late
I returned home after a long day
And I was all alone
There was nobody else there when I arrived
Open up a door
I tried to enter the house
Ain't nobody home
No one was there to greet me
There's a few things of mine layin' ‘round
Some of my belongings were scattered around the place
It's a hard day comin' down
It was a difficult and disappointing situation to come home to
Well, the dog done left
My pet dog ran away
Took his bone
He even took his favorite toy
No dialtone
The telephone wasn't working
‘Cause there ain't no phone
There wasn't a phone in the house anymore
This big mess got so overblown
The situation had become much worse than I anticipated
Yeah, well, I once was a king
I used to be successful and powerful
Now I'm overthrown
But now I've lost all of my power and influence
I'm out here in the world
I am now alone in the world
Tryin' to hold my own
Trying to survive without help
Got no pillow to cry upon
There's nobody to comfort me
Now, I ain't one to throw no stones
I'm not the type to criticize others
I'm not yet a man
I am not yet fully matured
But I'm fully grown
But I am an adult
Bank won't give me that personal loan
The bank refused to lend me money
It's a hard day comin' home
It is difficult to come home to disappointment and rejection
And I always told ya I'd be better, no
I promised myself and others that I would succeed
[?] walkin' down the company road
I am walking along a path towards success
Got no skills but this baritone
I have no special talents, but I can sing
It's a hard day comin' home
It is still disappointing to come home without having achieved success
Yeah, well, they look for me
People are searching for me
She come up sold
My girlfriend left me for someone else
Like an old string that wouldn't hold
I was not strong enough to keep her from leaving
You got a new man with a big bankroll
She found someone who is wealthier than me
It's a hard day comin' down
It's a difficult day and I am struggling
I'm at the pawn shop with my Silvertone
I had to pawn my guitar to make ends meet
Gotta pay the rent and I can't postpone
I have to pay my rent immediately and have no choice
Park in a no parkin' zone
I parked illegally because I had no other option
It's a hard day comin' down
This is another difficult moment in my life
Look, baby, it's a hard day comin' down
I am addressing someone who I care about and telling them that things are not going well
It's a hard day comin' down
No matter how many times I say it, it doesn't change the situation I'm in
Writer(s): Alexander Wood Stiff, Marc Cazorla, Christopher Bernard Vos
Contributed by Carson F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
corytaylor2286
this band has a sweet sound...definitely snagging an album, great low key blues music
Wicho Chicken Shit
Excelente blues!
Deltoidicus
LOVE IT!!!
Jeanette Alise
this is .............. BLUES. this is ........ ROCK.... THIS IS LIFEEEEEEEEEEEEE
E. Alex Haywood
This is my fav track of theirs
Daniel Johnson
Fuckin badass song, I m straight addicted
Jason Kearny
This band kicks major ass this song rips
Carl tucker jr.
music speaks = thank you my great friends / art,es .
Alan Nowak
Love the record company, this is the way rock was meant to be
Jeanette Alise
OMFG ..................... music... yes..