This is what wikipedia says: (it's pretty interesting & def makes sense)
The song talks about three particular instances in which the narrator realizes "there ain't no rest for the wicked". First, he encounters a prostitute. The narrator proceeds to ask her why she does what she does. The chorus (her response) analyzes the main reasons why individuals follow the paths they follow ("...Money don't grow on trees, I've got bills to pay, I've got mouths to feed..."). The narrator then encounters a second individual who robs him, whom he asks the same question. Finally, upon turning on the television, the narrator sees a preacher being arrested for pocketing the funds of his church. This is followed by a third chorus with the same answers.
The song was inspired by a co-worker of lead singer Matt Schultz, who at the time was a drug dealer. When Schultz asked him why he did what he did, his response was there "ain't no rest for the wicked".
This is what wikipedia says: (it's pretty interesting & def makes sense)
The song talks about three particular instances in which the narrator realizes "there ain't no rest for the wicked". First, he encounters a prostitute. The narrator proceeds to ask her why she does what she does. The chorus (her response) analyzes the main reasons why individuals follow the paths they follow ("...Money don't grow on trees, I've got bills to pay, I've got mouths to feed..."). The narrator then encounters a second individual who robs him, whom he asks the same question. Finally, upon turning on the television, the narrator sees a preacher being arrested for pocketing the funds of his church. This is followed by a third chorus with the same answers.
The song was inspired by a co-worker of lead singer Matt Schultz, who at the time was a drug dealer. When Schultz asked him why he did what he did, his response was there "ain't no rest for the wicked".