Story Behind The Song
Who hasn't been dragged through the dirt? The line occurred to me or maybe I overheard it on a talk show I don't really remember. Once it sank in I realized the line could be flipped as well. I got it started with some verses and the chorus and as often happens Producer and Co-Writer Mark Riddick got on the case and added his ideas to the mix. Great pedal steel or with Jon Conley on guitar it might just be slide, I don't know, but Wow! Again mystery vocalist aka Luther Hicks hits the target.
Song Description
It's not complicated. It might be funny but it ain't no joke & it might be a joke but it ain't funny.
| Song Length |
3:47 |
Genre |
Country - General, Country - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Restless, Beside Yourself |
Subject |
Fools, Comedy, Funny |
| Similar Artists |
Toby Keith, Brad Paisley |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I been traveling at the speed of light
A C D
Leaving you behind though I know it ain't right
I been stuck in the belly of the beast
Won't let me go I can't be released
C D
I can't tell you where I've been
I can't promise I won't do it again
I can't tell you that I'll be true
E
Got no idea of just what I'll do
C#m A E xxclaps
It might be funny but it ain't no joke
F#m A B
I was laughing until I thought I would choke
C#m A E
They been dragging me through the dirt
F#m A B
Sometimes you gotta laugh until it hurts
It might be a joke but it ain't funny
Might want to rethink what you sayin' Sonny
My life ain't perfect all lot's gone wrong
But I still know how to sing a good song
If you're feelin low down I'll bring you some relief
But some of that load you need to lighten up Chief
It might be funny but it ain't no joke - hand claps
Snowflakes took over while you got woke
Watching the news this is how you lose
You always get exactly what you choose
It might be a joke but it ain't funny
Might want to rethink what you watchin' Sonny
G A
Oooo ooos etc Mark singies