That's All
Vaughan Sarah and the Quincy Jones Orchestra Lyrics

Oh Lord, oh Lord
Addressing the divine power with a sense of reverence and pleading for assistance.

I'm tired and weary of pain
Acknowledging the weariness and exhaustion that comes with experiencing pain and suffering.

Please Lord, please Lord
Reiterating the plea for help and guidance from the divine power.

Forgive me if I complain
Seeking forgiveness for expressing frustration and dissatisfaction over the current state of things.

Up in the mornin', out on the job
Starting the day with work that requires a lot of physical and mental effort.

Work like the devil for my pay
Working tirelessly to earn a living, with the degree of effort being likened to that of the devil's energy.

But that lucky old sun has nothin' to do
Contrasting the hard work required for survival with the lack of effort required of the sun, which has no responsibilities.

But roll around heaven all day
Using a sense of humor to accentuate the sun's perceived lack of responsibility by picturing it simply rolling around in the sky.

Fuss with my man, toil for my kids
Listing more tasks that require emotional and physical energy in addition to the daily work routine.

Sweat till I'm wrinkled and gray
Highlighting the physical toll that hard work takes on the human body over time.

Good Lord above, can't you know I'm pining
Expressing a deep sense of longing and yearning for something better.

Tears all in my eyes
Describing the emotional impact of feeling trapped and overwhelmed by life's challenges.

Send down that cloud with a silver lining
Asking for a sign of hope and positivity, in the form of a promise for a better tomorrow.

Lift me to paradise
Aspiring for a more elevated, peaceful, and harmonious state of being.

Show me that river, take me across
Using metaphorical language to describe the desire to leave behind one's current struggles and circumstances for a better life elsewhere.

And wash all my troubles away
Describing the need for a fresh start, free from the burdens and difficulties of the past.

Like that lucky old sun, give me nothing to do
Asking for a state of peace and relaxation, where there are no responsibilities or burdens to worry about.

But roll around heaven all day
Using humor to emphasize the previous point and convey a sense of freedom and bliss.