Blues In The Key Of M
Album: Life, Love & Funk Vol. I
By: Marcus Toliver
By: Marcus Toliver
Duration
5:05
Genres
Description
Heavily influenced by the works of Johnny "Guitar" Watson, this song has the distinction of being the first recording of the album. It also was the first time I ever recorded myself playing the guitar and contains within it, my first ever guitar solo. The theme of the song is straight-forward. It's about struggling to survive in the big city during uncertain times and what my experiences have shown me.
Lyrics
Blues In The Key of M c. 2011 M. Toliver (ASCAP) 1st Verse: Rise and shine, ‘cause the rent is due So tell me, what am I gonna do? ‘Cause I got the sign, it was hanging on the door today Saying it’s been due since the first of May So I go to work, and I better be on time Or betcha, it’s just like I’ve committed a crime Then on my way back home, the landlady’s looking for me to pay Then I asked myself, “how much of that money was put in the gas tank on the way?” Bridge: It’s all about survival (It’s all about survival) Where everyone is my rival (where the whole world is my rival) And the sun just keeps on shining (But the sun just keeps on shining) So still, I keep on smiling (So I got to keep on smiling) Chorus: It’s such a struggle to (love life) I gotta keep myself focused (on the light) It shouldn’t be this hard (to do right) Even as I try with (all my might) 2nd Verse: Every era has its troubles And with every year, the troubles seem to double Dirty water and distrust are undermining A whole nation’s worth of love and kindness Now tell me, who is really paying the price? When the only jobs left, require the ultimate sacrifice! Some just don’t care, living in a fantasy But you got to realize, this is the new reality! 2nd Bridge: It’s all about survival (It’s all about survival) Where everyone is your rival (where the whole world is your rival) And the sun just keeps on shining (but the sun just keeps on shining) So still, you got to keep on smiling (So you got to keep on smiling) 2nd Chorus: It’s such a struggle to (love life) You gotta keep yourself focused! (on the light) It shouldn’t be this hard (to do right) Even as you try with (all your might) Solo/Chorus Out
