Story Behind The Song
Drawn from personal experience at a difficult time in life. Recorded by The Kingmakers in our studio, edits, instrumental version, mix changes etc. available on request. The rest of our material is at http://kingmakers.bandcamp.com
Song Description
Singer is down on his luck, unemployed, out of cash, but ultimately knows everything will be OK because he has a partner he can depend on when times are tough, and together they'll get by
| Song Length |
3:39 |
Genre |
Country - Traditional, Country - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Gloomy, Peaceful |
Subject |
Loneliness, Economics |
| Similar Artists |
Johnny Cash, The Brian Setzer Orchestra |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Can't Get No Worse
©2009 Stephen K. Donnelly SOCAN/ASCAP
the alimony's due
the truck is up on blocks
the kids needs new clothes
and the car is in the shop
the roof is leaking rain
the collector called again
they say apparently
electricity ain't free
unemployment's up, i'll take
odd jobs if you got'em
i'm running out of luck, getting
close to rock bottom
the light at the end of the tunnel
is probably a train
and i could be too far gone
to ever come back again
chorus:
can't get no worse
so bad it hurts
keep holdin' on
but man it can't get no worse
the bank is on the phone
the mortgage payment bounced
i've given all i've got
but they want another ounce
they garnisheed my pay
to pay my taxes due
took all my savings and my
hope with it too
the light at the end of the tunnel
is probably a train
and i could be too far gone
to ever come back again
can't get no worse
so bad it hurts
keep holdin' on
but man it can't get no worse
(bridge)
but at least i've got you
by my side to say you'll always be true
at least i've got you
together we'll barrel on through
chorus