| More Blues Than I can Use | ||
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| Lyrics | ||
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MORE BLUES THAN I CAN USE Mark Patterson Copyright 2018 The big boss slipped me my pink slip Just in time for the holidays Now here I am drinking and thinking It was cheaper than giving me my raise Well go ahead and cut me loose I'm used to the abuse But that's more blues than I can use My paramour gave me the heave-ho She took the flat screen and the pooch She says I failed to meet her expectations But she ran out right after the hooch Wasn't too hard to deduce It was just a thin excuse To pile on more blues than I can use Bridge: Well she's gone and she took her lovin' cup The worst part is I'm gonna miss that pup If I could afford a phone I wouldn't answer it - I can't take the news I've got more blues than I can use (Solo) Robert Johnson taught me a secret The more misery the better the song Well then I should be swimming in Grammys 'Cause I'm wading in it all day long No I don't need a muse To keep me enthused I've got more blues than I can use So somebody play some Willie Dixon Muddy Waters or one of the Kings If I can't drown 'em I'll soak my sorrows If you'd be kind enough to pay for the drinks You know I don't mind paying dues But I wasn't born to lose I've just got more blues than I can use Yeah I've got more blues than I can use Oh baby I've got more blues than I can use |
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| Credits | ||
| Lyrics Credits: Mark Patterson | ||
| Music Credits: Mark Patterson | ||
| Producer Credits: Parvin & Patterson | ||
| Publisher Credits: Distinguishing Marks Music, BMI | ||
| Performance Credits: Thad Beckman, guitars and vocals | ||
| Label Credits: Distinguishing Marks Records, LLC | ||
| Description | ||
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Short Song Description: The song is a slow, acoustic blues number featuring only a male vocal and acoustic guitar, reminiscent of the old delta blues payers. |
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Long Song Description: A classic Blues progression in E, "More Blues Than I Can Use" recalls the early delta bluesmen and their slide guitars.The humorous lyrics are intended to reflect a certain sense of resignation that our singer has got more on his plate than he can use for inspiration. |
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Story Behind the Song: "More Blues Than I can Use" is a tip of the hat to the bluesmen of yesteryear. It references Robert Johnson and other Blues legends as it describes being overwhelmed by life's troubles. |
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| Metadata | ||
| Song Length: 3:47 | ||
| Primary Genre: Blues-Delta | ||
| Secondary Genre: Blues-Rural | ||
| Tempo: Slow (71 - 90) | ||
| Lead Vocal: Male Vocal | ||
| Subject Matter 1: Frustration | ||
| Subject Matter 2: Life | ||
| Mood 1: Depressing | ||
| Mood 2: Poignant | ||
| Similar Artist 1: Robert Johnson | ||
| Similar Artist 2: Willie Dixon | ||
| Language: English | ||
| Era: 1920 - 1929 | ||