Story Behind The Song
The title speaks for itself. I took a serious subject, and told it in the context of a lower middle class Country dude.
He feels he is now deprived and I wanted to portray that with a chuckle! Who hasn't mumbled to themselves and cursed about paying more each time at the pump? I knew adult drivers would so relate and enjoy my song. Time will tell if I am right and there has to be providers out there who will "sign" my song up!
Song Description
Wow and if I do say myself, this song has huge hit potential! With the huge number of upset drivers, and the amusing way the story of Gas rising is told, so many people relate to this particular song . News shows often announce when Gas rises, so playing this song at those times would work very well! I could easily see a music video of this song.
| Song Length |
2:46 |
Genre |
Country - General, Unique - Comedy |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Cool, Annoyed |
Subject |
Regret, Poverty |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
VERSE ONE
IT WASN'T ALL THAT LONG AGO THE PRICE OF GAS WAS FAIR,
TEN DOLLARS GOT ME ON THE ROAD AND GOING EVERYWHERE
BUT IT SEEMS RECENTLY I NOTICED THAT GAS TRIPLED I COULD CRY, CAUSE THE PRICE I PAY FOR GAS IS WAY TOO HIGH!
CHORUS
GAS IS HIGH, GAS IS HIGH, THE PRICE OF GAS IS HIGH,
SING IT LOUD AND STOP THE CRAZY ROBBERY.
JUST WALK TO WORK OR TAKE THE BUS DON'T LET NO CARTEL BANKRUPT US DON'T BUY NO GAS UNTIL THE PRICE GOES DOWN TO FREE!
VERSE TWO
I'D RATHER SPEND MY MONEY ON SOME PRETTY GIRL I KNOW.
AND I MUST TAKE THE BUS TO WORK SO MY MORAL IS LOW AND NOW I MUST DECIDE IF I SHOULD KEEP MY THIRSTY SUV BECAUSE THE HIGH PRICE FOR A GALLON'S KILLIN ME!
CHORUS'
GAS IS HIGH, GAS IS HIGH, THE PRICE OF GAS IS HIGH,
SING IT LOUD AND STOP THE CRAZY ROBBERY.
JUST WALK TO WORK OR TAKE THE BUS DON'T LET NO CARTEL BANKRUPT US DON'T BUY NO GAS UNTIL THE PRICE GOES DOWN TO FREE!
VERSE THREE
I USED TO FILL MY TANK UP PAID THE MONEY ON THE SPOT,
BUT NOW I SEARCH MY POCKETS CAUSE THE EXTRA I AIN'T GOT AND THERE ARE RUMOURS THAT THE PRICE MAY CLIMB A DOLLAR MAYBE TWO, COME ALONG AND SING THIS SONG HERE'S WHAT WE'LL DO.
CHORUS TO TAG
GAS IS HIGH, GAS IS HIGH, THE PRICE OF GAS IS HIGH,
SING IT LOUD AND STOP THE CRAZY ROBBERY. JUST WALK TO WORK OR TAKE THE BUS DON'T LET NO CARTEL BANKRUPT US DON'T BUY NO GAS UNTIL THE PRICE GOES DOWN TO FREE. BIKE TO WORK OR TAKE THE TRAIN IF YOU BUY GAS THEN YOU'RE INSANE, I'LL TESTIFY YOU SHOULDN'T BUY CAUSE GAS IS HIGH! GAS IS HIGH!