Story Behind The Song

This is the story of a musician who is just getting by but loves his music, so it is all worth it.

Song Description

This is the story of a musician who is just getting by but loves his music, so it is all worth it. So, even though his girlfriend spends all of his money, he loves his music and is happy.

Lyrics

Ridin' on the Rim

Seven nights a week, playing in this bar for barely nothing.
I've got this old guitar, and 1980 beat-up car that has trouble running.
And you're asking "how I'm doing? Hey let's see, why don't you tell me?

Chorus:

Bank account keeps running lower. Credit limit? I'm way over.
Just need a few more bucks, and a little change of luck
I'm balancin' on a wire. Man, if my life were a tire,
the rubber would be more thin and I'd be riding on the rim.

My girl friend, finds a way to spend all my money.
She doesn't bring home a check" 'cause shopping, it don't pay the rent. And yeah, she thinks that's funny.
And you're asking how I'm doing? Hey, let's see why don't you tell me?

Bank account keeps running lower. Credit limit? I'm way over.
Just need a few more bucks, and a little change of luck.
I'm balancin' on a wire. Man, if my life were a tire,
the rubber would be more thin and I'd be riding on the rim.

Just need a few more bucks, and a little change of luck
I'm barely sitting on the wire. Man, if my life were a tire,
the rubber would be more thin and I'd be riding on the rim.

But, the truth is, that I found happiness in this.
I'm playing music everyday and I'm still finding ways to live.
And that's why I open my eyes, smile and say, "just another day."

Bank account keeps running lower. Credit limit? I'm way over.
Just need a few more bucks, and a little change of luck
I'm balancin' on a wire. Man, if my life were a tire,
the rubber would be more thin and I'd be riding on the rim.