[rightly]

i wrote this about two years ago
and only recently did I get around to recording it.

I really like it because of it's apparent lightness

The song actually explains itself. It's about having a lot of superficial friends.
There's nothing wrong with being pleasant on the surface
but if there's nothing going on with a little more substance, life becomes a lonely experience.

I'm happy with the performance and the recording.
Since writing it, I've gradually become more fond of it.
It's a simple song for me to play, and folks seem to like it.

Feedback very welcome


https://soundcloud.com/rightly/nobody-wants-to-work-that-hard

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Nobody Wants To Work That Hard



it'll take a while before it gets into my blood
  I'll bide my time until it's written in stone
 run with the devil like y'know that y'should
   and I'll find a way out o' here on my own

  describe one's colors to the willingly blind
   reluctantly shines my one n' only star
so many lovers with whom to invest my time
  and nobody ever wants to work that hard

      nobody ever really wants to work
         nobody ever really wants to work
      nobody ever wants to work that hard
    You want to shut down before making a start
          nobody ever wants to work that hard

    after crying salty tears I blow my nose
 I've been kicking up the leaves in Paisley Park
they arrested me with their dos and their don'ts
  this time, "looking for relief long after dark"

          nobody ever really wants to work
         nobody ever really wants to work
      nobody ever wants to work that hard
         there's a carpet of leaves out in the yard
          nobody ever wants to work that hard

          nobody ever wants to work that hard

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[Oldbutyet]

First of all man you got to get into character with these songs

[rightly]

First of all man you got to get into character with these songs

lol!

[pompeyjazz]

I always find your work stimulating and interesting Rightly. Again, no exception. Lyrics are fascinating and full of so much imagery.

Another enjoyable listen

[ScottLevi]

There's little I enjoy more than sitting down and listening to a new track of yours Rightly.

Sounding really crisp, very nice recording.

Glad you're keeping at it and continuing to share, I'll always be listening but you've got you're impossible to critique. Some could probably pick out technical niggles but for me I believe it sounds exactly as you intended, and I'm fully on-board with that.

All the best,
Scott.

[Skub]

Yo Rightly.

Oh man,so many great lines in this one.

"after crying salty tears I blow my nose
 I've been kicking up the leaves in Paisley Park
they arrested me with their dos and their don'ts
  this time, "looking for relief long after dark"

The thing I most dislike about that passage is....I didn't and couldn't write it. 

[Jamie]

Hi rightly, another inciteful, thought provoking lyric and you’re characterful ‘rightly’ delivery. It is your signature.
Nice one!
Cheers
Jamie

[kevysc]

Agree that the lyrics are the star here .... nice job!

Kevin

[rightly]

There's little I enjoy more than sitting down and listening to a new track of yours Rightly.

Sounding really crisp, very nice recording.

Glad you're keeping at it and continuing to share, I'll always be listening but you've got you're impossible to critique. Some could probably pick out technical niggles but for me I believe it sounds exactly as you intended, and I'm fully on-board with that.

All the best,
Scott.

lol. Some folks will search out some tiny technical flaw and when found it'll override all other criteria.
I find musicians often aren't the best listeners. Strange but true.

Thanks for your attention Scott.