Looking back over my old diaries I noticed two trends in the things that worried me and made me sad... and they rhymed. Boom
lyrics
Been running round town just trying to find a job.
Gotta pay my rent and I haven’t even got ten bob.
I filled out forms at all those agencies,
But it all turns to shit cos there are no vacancies.
Well, I want to get Paid
And I could really do with getting Laid.
Been running all around just trying to find a lass,
Feeling lonely and sad and I really wish I had some cash.
Got a monkey on my back, he keeps smacking me round the head.
Just wanna meet a girl and get her in to my bed.
Well, I want to get Laid
But what i really need, is to get Paid.
Been running round town just trying to catch a break,
Getting chucked out of my house and there must be some mistake.
I got so many debts they’re making me so blue.
I just can’t find a job and I don’t know what to do.
Well, I can’t get Paid
And I can’t even think about getting Laid.
How many times can I go out on the lash?
Try to chat up girls but I only end up smashed.
I know that they can see it in my eyes
I’m desperate but is that a surprise.
Well, I’ll never get Laid
And I’ll never get Paid.
Well, I’ve come out of the dark and I’ve got my dream career,
Doing what I love and it really was worth the fear.
When things are black its hard to see the light,
But you’ve gotta keep hope cos life’s meant to be a fight.
Well, I am getting Paid
And tonight, tonight I’m gonna get Laid.
credits
from We Got Wood EP,
released October 31, 2014
Words & Music - Brendan Rowley
Arrangement - We Got Wood
Recording & Production - Kyle Blackburn
Artwork:
Original image - Greg Hayter
Editing - Nick Stoney
Laid-back, country-fried soul project from Ben Lamdin (Nostalgia 77) and starring the velvet vocals of Jeb Loy Nichols. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 11, 2015
