After The Judds disbanded in 1991, she then went to Texas Wynonna began a solo career, also on Curb. In her solo career, she has released eight studio albums, a live album, a holiday album and two compilation albums in addition to charting more than 20 singles of her own. Her first three singles—"She Is His Only Need", "I Saw the Light," and "No One Else on Earth"—all reached number one on the U.S. country singles charts consecutively, as did 1993's "Only Love" and 1996's, "To Be Loved by You." Three of her albums are certified platinum or higher by the RIAA. She released a new single, "Something You Can't Live Without," in March 2013. Her most recent recording, Wynonna & The Big Noise, was released on February 12, 2016 via Curb Records. Wynonna & the Big Noise are a country band lead by Wynonna and husband Cactus Mosher. Wynonna is most recognized for her musical work, although starting in the 2000s she has also pursued other interests, including writing, acting and philanthropy.
Rock Bottom
Wynonna Judd Lyrics
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You've got two ways to go
Straight up
And sideways
I have seen my share of hard times
And I'm letting you know
Straight up
Is my way
Things are tough all over
But I've got good news
When you get down to nothing
You've got nothing to lose
I was born naked
But I'm glory bound
And a dead end street
Is just a place to turn around
When the sky is the limit
Up on easy street
Rock bottom
Ain't no place to be
Rock bottom
Ain't no place for me
When the law of the jungle
Is the law of the land
Good luck
Stayin' alive
I keep a clinched fist under
This hat in my hand
'Cause only the strong survive
Things are tough all over
But I've got good news
When you get down to nothin'
You've got nothin' to lose
Anyway, rock bottom
Is good solid ground
And a dead end street
Is just a place to turn around
When the sky is the limit
Up on easy street
Rock bottom
Ain't no place to be
Rock bottom
Ain't no place for me
Wynonna Judd's song "Rock Bottom" is an inspirational country song that talks about the tough times in life, hitting rock bottom, and finding the strength to rise above it. The first verse talks about how one can respond when they hit rock bottom. They can either give up or choose to move ahead in life. The chorus says that when one hits rock bottom, they have nothing to lose and that it is a great opportunity to turn things around. The second verse talks about how life can be challenging and how only the strong can survive. The bridge concludes that rock bottom is just a stepping stone and that it's best to move forward from there.
The song is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit when faced with difficult times. It talks about how we all have a choice in life, we can choose to let our struggles defeat us or use them to empower us to rise up, stronger and more determined than before.
Overall, "Rock Bottom" is a powerful song that encourages us to see the silver lining in our struggles and to use those struggles to thrive and succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
When you hit rock bottom
When you find yourself at the lowest point imaginable
You've got two ways to go
You have choices to make regarding how you handle the situation
Straight up
Directly facing the problem and striving to overcome it
And sideways
Avoiding the problem or taking an easier, less preferable path to address it
I have seen my share of hard times
I have personally experienced many difficult situations
And I'm letting you know
I am sharing my wisdom with you
Straight up
Directly facing problems is the best approach
Is my way
It is the principle that I live by
Things are tough all over
Difficulties are pervasive and unavoidable
But I've got good news
Despite adversity, there is hope
When you get down to nothing
When you have lost everything
You've got nothing to lose
You are liberated from fear and can take risks without worrying about loss
I was born naked
I came into this world with nothing
But I'm glory bound
I am destined for greater things
And a dead end street
A path with no clear way forward
Is just a place to turn around
It is an opportunity to change direction and try a new approach
When the sky is the limit
When there are limitless possibilities
Up on easy street
In a comfortable and fortunate position
Rock bottom
The lowest point imaginable
Ain't no place to be
It is not a desirable situation to be in
Rock bottom
The lowest point imaginable
Ain't no place for me
I refuse to stay in that kind of situation
When the law of the jungle
When the strongest thrive and the weak suffer
Is the law of the land
When it is the general rule in society
Good luck
It will be difficult to survive
Stayin' alive
Surviving in that kind of environment
I keep a clinched fist under
I am always ready to fight
This hat in my hand
Despite my fury, I am still respectful and humble
'Cause only the strong survive
Success in tough situations is reserved for those who are strong and resilient
Anyway, rock bottom
Despite the difficulties, rock bottom has its own advantages
Is good solid ground
It is a stable foundation for building oneself back up
And a dead end street
A path with no clear way forward
Is just a place to turn around
It is an opportunity to change direction and try a new approach
When the sky is the limit
When there are limitless possibilities
Up on easy street
In a comfortable and fortunate position
Rock bottom
The lowest point imaginable
Ain't no place to be
It is not a desirable situation to be in
Rock bottom
The lowest point imaginable
Ain't no place for me
I refuse to stay in that kind of situation
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Written by: WALTER JACOBS
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