The Grind
Tommy Bolin & Friends Lyrics
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I must have knocked on one-hundred doors
Would have swallowed my pride for some money
And be satisfied sweepin' the floors
Mister Broken-Glass
Mister Silver-And-Gold
Mister Bustin'-My-Ass
I spent last night sleepin' on a park bench
'til a copy came and moved me along
Told him I was botherin' nobody
Yes, he told me I was dead wrong
Mister Broken-Glass
Mister Silver-And-Gold
Mister Bustin'-My-Ass
Mister All-You-Can-Hold
Everywhere, I get the same kind of answer
"Not now" or "Maybe then"
Well, me time is runnin' out on me people,
Yes, me people
If you're down and without a friend
Mister Broken-Glass
Mister Silver-And-Gold
Mister Bustin'-My-Ass
Mister All-You-Can-Hold
The lyrics of The Grind by Tommy Bolin & Friends describe a man who is struggling to find work and make ends meet. He has gone from place to place, knocking on doors in search of work, but has not been successful. He is so desperate for money that he is willing to take on any job, even if it means sweeping floors. The man describes his various encounters with people who represent different levels of success: Mister Broken-Glass, Mister Silver-and-Gold, Mister Bustin'-My-Ass, and Mister All-You-Can-Hold. These people represent different levels of society, from those who are struggling like him, to those who have achieved success and wealth.
The singer describes spending the night on a park bench, and being moved along by a cop the following morning. He protests that he is not bothering anyone, but the cop insists that he move on. The singer laments the fact that he cannot seem to catch a break and that time is running out for him. He is frustrated with the responses he is getting from people, who do not seem to have any sympathy for him or his situation. The lyrics convey a sense of weariness and desperation, but also a willingness to keep on trying in spite of the odds.
Line by Line Meaning
I walked all day tryin' to find me work
I spent the whole day looking for a job
I must have knocked on one-hundred doors
I went to many places in search of work
Would have swallowed my pride for some money
I was willing to do anything for some money
And be satisfied sweepin' the floors
I would have been happy with any job, even if it was just sweeping floors
Mister Broken-Glass
A person who is down on their luck and has nothing
Mister Silver-And-Gold
A person who has everything and is successful
Mister Bustin'-My-Ass
A person who works hard and struggles to get by
Mister All-You-Can-Hold
A person who has more than enough and takes it for granted
I spent last night sleepin' on a park bench
I had nowhere else to go and slept outside
'til a copy came and moved me along
A police officer made me leave
Told him I was botherin' nobody
I explained that I wasn't causing any problems
Yes, he told me I was dead wrong
The police officer didn't believe me and forced me to leave
Everywhere, I get the same kind of answer
No matter where I go, people give me the same negative response
"Not now" or "Maybe then"
People are not willing to offer me a job immediately, or ever
Well, me time is runnin' out on me people,
I am running out of time and options
Yes, me people
I am in a desperate situation and have no one to turn to
If you're down and without a friend
If you are struggling and have no support
Lyrics © LAWRENCE LIGHTER ATTORNEY AT LAW
Written by: TOMMY BOLIN, STANLEY SHELDON, JOHN TESAR, JEFFERY COOK
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Steve L
this is good stuff! RIP Tommy
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MyKL
you sure that thats not tommy. i hear extra guitar, but that is tommy singing.
kim odes
Frampton