The guy is way down on his luck. poor son a bitch cant get a break he is saying that hes about as low as dirt. and he needs to be built up from the person being sung to. he needs hope and pride. no money to feed his dog. or help his old man out.
Its the style of the song that makes it seem old fashioned like in the 40's. that twangy folk. they were building all the high buildings in all the big citys.
The guy is way down on his luck. poor son a bitch cant get a break he is saying that hes about as low as dirt. and he needs to be built up from the person being sung to. he needs hope and pride. no money to feed his dog. or help his old man out.
Its the style of the song that makes it seem old fashioned like in the 40's. that twangy folk. they were building all the high buildings in all the big citys.
but i donno