(Guitar + Boy) = Us vs. Them = (Hatred + Apathy)
Story behind the song
It's worrisome to see your heroes fall apart before your eyes, particularly when their life is entertwined with your own. I don't mean for this song to be as sad as most people think it is; I always thought it was sort of hopeful.
It was originally a 4/4 Billy Bragg rip-off, but then I turned it into a 3/4 Dylan rip-off. This song is dedicated to my father.
Andrew Thomas: Vocals, guitar, harmonica
Nick Naioti: Background vocals, mandolin, percussion, melodica
Kevin Tillery: Background vocals
Lyrics
Goin' off to work again
Just like the ant serves its queen
Got the promotion from another man
But I guess he's more qualified than me
It wasn't always quite like this
I remember a time of money and bliss
But that's passed and now I'm stuck, by God
Fifty years old, doing a boy's job
I hope my kids don't think less of me
I hope you don't think that I'm lazy
I'll break my back just to survive
It won't hurt nothing like what's inside
Son, I used to be just like you
I know you don't wanna hear it, but it's so true
We don't have the time for each other
But remember I love you, through and through
I see the spark of freedom in your eyes
I still feel my own, but it's not the same
Live for me while I slave away
Don't let this world forget our name
I hope my kids don't think less of me
I hope you don't think that I'm lazy
I'll break my back just to survive
It won't hurt nothing like what's inside
