Great song. I remember this song coming out when I was a kid, and the album 10 to 1 staying at number one in Australia for over 50 weeks.
Here's a crack at what it means...
It's not easy starting out with not much behind you. The outside world is the world of the bosses and the well to do. A card reference - the cards are good for them to stay where they are, and bad for you.
Another year is another year of hard work trying to get somewhere. Another card reference - keep your cards hidden to try and maximize you hand.
I've always loved the line "Maybe someday you could be a man Living quietly in a caravan". Living in a caravan (RV) is a cheap way of living in Australia, although it is not conventional. Maybe he or she could take this option to be free of the burden of work and debt.
Great song. I remember this song coming out when I was a kid, and the album 10 to 1 staying at number one in Australia for over 50 weeks.
Here's a crack at what it means...
It's not easy starting out with not much behind you. The outside world is the world of the bosses and the well to do. A card reference - the cards are good for them to stay where they are, and bad for you.
Another year is another year of hard work trying to get somewhere. Another card reference - keep your cards hidden to try and maximize you hand.
I've always loved the line "Maybe someday you could be a man Living quietly in a caravan". Living in a caravan (RV) is a cheap way of living in Australia, although it is not conventional. Maybe he or she could take this option to be free of the burden of work and debt.