Hailing from Bethlehem, PA, EGRESS was founded in 2008 by front man Taylor Galassi and has been touring nationally as a unit since 2010. This has expanded their reach to the four corners of the country and earning a reputation as “audible pilgrims of the road.” Having played over 400 shows across the U.S. and sailing into international waters in 2013, their continued momentum has established them as a musical powerhouse while building a very enthusiastic and loyal fan base both at home and abroad.
Members:
Taylor Galassi
Sarah Shown
John Wentz
Zach Martin
Jaclyn Kidd
Joe Lynch
Pocket Change
This Way To The Egress Lyrics
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Got a pocket full of change with a drunken streak
That barrel house and the broken banks a shame
Bug eyed betty gonna turn it loose
He's a cake eater man gonna cook that goose
Pocket change gonna brighten up our day
Throw em a clam, without no stop
Don't take no wooden nickels just the same
Banjo misses got you for a deuce
She's a gold digger man, to hip to jive
Get hot get hot pocket change will change the world
Pocket change getting rid of your jack
Pocket change go on and give em your scratch
Pocket change my my is that a sawbuck dear yeah
Quarter nickels dimes pennies never a sting
Shower it down baby do that thing
Pocket change gonna make this world go round
Gotta bums rush by the flat foots
Turned over all our dead soldiers don't know from nothing
That drug store cowboy aint got no shame left
Lets get outta here baby this towns dried up
Go up to tin pan alley why you gotta cowple of years
Get canned, corked, tanked, primed, scorched, jazzed, fried to the hat
Pocket change digging down for that dough
Pocket change go on and throw em a note
Pocket change come on I know you's a tycoon
Pounds shekels nickels dimes never a sting, shower it down baby everything
Pocket change gonna make this world go round!!!
The lyrics of "Pocket Change" by This Way to the Egress describe a stroll through the streets of New Orleans with a pocket full of coins, looking for a good time. The singer encounters Bug-Eyed Betty, a wild character who will "turn it loose," and a "gold digger" named Banjo Misses. The song praises the power of pocket change, which can buy you a clam or brighten up your day.
The lyrics are full of colorful imagery and slang, evoking the lively and playful atmosphere of New Orleans. The chorus repeats the phrase "pocket change gonna make this world go round," suggesting that even small amounts of money can have a big impact.
Overall, "Pocket Change" is a fun and upbeat song that celebrates the joy of living in the moment and enjoying life's simple pleasures.
Line by Line Meaning
Walkin down the st in new orleans
Strolling down the street in New Orleans
Got a pocket full of change with a drunken streak
Carrying a bunch of coins while drunk and stumbling around
That barrel house and the broken banks a shame
The rundown bars and abandoned banks make the area look bad
Bug eyed betty gonna turn it loose
A crazy woman named Betty is going to cause some chaos
He's a cake eater man gonna cook that goose
A wealthy man is going to meet his downfall
Pocket change gonna brighten up our day
The coins will bring some joy into their lives
Scattered around corner on the block
Coins are scattered all over the street corner
Throw em a clam, without no stop
Giving away coins to anyone who asks, without hesitation
Don't take no wooden nickels just the same
Be wary of counterfeit coins
Banjo misses got you for a deuce
A woman named Banjo is trying to scam someone out of two dollars
She's a gold digger man, to hip to jive
Banjo is a woman who only cares about money and is too smart for her own good
Get hot get hot pocket change will change the world
With enough coins, anything is possible
Pocket change getting rid of your jack
Coins are replacing paper money
Pocket change go on and give em your scratch
Give away all your coins, no matter what
Pocket change my my is that a sawbuck dear yeah
Commenting on the large amount of money they have
Quarter nickels dimes pennies never a sting
Coins of any denomination are valuable and don't hurt to give away
Shower it down baby do that thing
Tossing coins around like confetti
Pocket change gonna make this world go round
Coins have power and can have a big impact
Gotta bums rush by the flat foots
Being chased out by the police
Turned over all our dead soldiers don't know from nothing
They spent all their money and have nothing left
That drug store cowboy aint got no shame left
A man who tries too hard and has nothing to show for it
Lets get outta here baby this towns dried up
The area is no longer fun or interesting
Go up to tin pan alley why you gotta cowple of years
Going to a new place to start fresh and have some time to figure things out
Get canned, corked, tanked, primed, scorched, jazzed, fried to the hat
Getting really drunk
Pocket change digging down for that dough
Finding coins wherever they can
Pocket change go on and throw em a note
Giving away paper money as well
Pocket change come on I know you's a tycoon
Even if you have a lot of money, you can still give some away
Pounds shekels nickels dimes never a sting, shower it down baby everything
Coins of any currency are welcome, don't hold back
Pocket change gonna make this world go round!!!
Coins have the power to change things for the better, if used wisely
Contributed by Matthew E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
PepitoElPachuco
im curious what the meaning of the song? is like a group were playing beggers asking rich people some money or pocket money not sure though. but can tell this is of my favorite songs along with clarence, tarantella and MIA. hope you guys keep making that awesome music.
Kuufac
This band is fkng awsomeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Lemmy S. Kelton
great song, will you do the lyrics to 'yeah yeah yeah' at some point?