JOHNNY CASH

- Busted Lyrics

My bills are all due and the babies need shoes,
But I'm Busted
Cotton is down to a quarter a pound
And I'm Busted

I got a cow that's gone dry
And a hen that won't lay
A big stack of bills
Getting bigger each day
The county's gonna haul my belongings away,
But I'm Busted

So I called on my brother to ask for a loan
'Cause I was Busted
I hate to beg like a dog for a bone,
But I'm Busted

My brother said, "there's not a thing I can do,
My wife and my kids
Are all down with the flu
And I was just thinkin' about callin' on you,
'Cause I'm Busted."

Lord, I'm no thief, but a man can go wrong,
When he's Busted
The food that we canned last summer is gone,
But I'm Busted

Now the fields are all bare
And the cotton won't grow
Me and my family's gotta pack up and go
But I'll make a living, just where, I don't know
'Cause I'm Busted

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Who wrote Busted lyrics?


Busted is written by Harlan Howard.
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When was Busted released?


It is first released in 1959 as part of Johnny Cash's album "The Essential Johnny Cash" which includes 75 tracks in total. This song is the 41st track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Busted lyrics?


When we try to interpret the meaning, Johnny Cash’s track 'Busted' demonstrates the story of a person experiencing financial difficulties who cannot pay off his/her debts and feeling stuck in his/her situation. The text narrates a story of utter powerlessness and hopelessness, showing the effects of money problems on partnerships and even on one's self-esteem. All the themes in Busted lyrics are mainly centered around despair, angst, solitude, reflection, and social commentary. Simultaneously, the composition draws attention to the necessity of undergoing hardship with money and the dependence on family. The verses talk about money problems and personal struggles but without using bad words, violence, or adult issues. The material is appropriate for every age group.
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Which genre is Busted?


Busted falls under the genre Vocal.
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How long is the song Busted?


Busted song length is 2 minutes and 16 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Harlan Howard
Record Label(s): Originally Released 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 Sun Entertainment Corp , Originally Released 1958, 1959, 1960, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 19
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