SKID ROW
- Makin' A Mess Lyrics / with translationsT-bone Billy just a singin' the blues
Caught his lady with another man
Lit up a smoke and did some talkin'
With the back of his hand
She started shakin', started losing her mind
But he was kicking back and playing it cool
Signed her walkin' papers
Took the 5:15 to Kalamazoo
Sing for your supper,
Nobody rides for free
Eat your heart out, I'll send it C.O.D.
One, two baby what you do
Three, four let me show you the door
You're better off dead than makin' a mess of me
Five, six take your last licks
Seven, eight let me give it to you straight
You're better off dead than makin a mess of me
Now Billy-boy's out havin' a ball playin' fiddle at the
local bar
Dark shades, cool kicks, he's Hollywood Blvd.
Slick Daddy and his fat cigar sayin':
"Sign upon the dotted line!"
He shook his head and said:
"All I need is that fiddle of mine!"
Sing for your supper,
Nobody rides for free
Take your big time, I'll take care of me
One, two baby what you do
Three, four let me show you the door
You're better off dead than makin' a mess of me
Five, six take your last licks
Seven, eight let me give it to you straight
You're better off dead than makin a mess of me
When trouble came knockin'
Billy kep-a-rockin' like this...
Sing for your supper,
Nobody rides for free
Eat your heart out, I'll send it C.O.D.
One, two baby what you do
Three, four let me show you the door
You're better off dead than makin' a mess of me
Five, six take your last licks
Seven, eight let me give it to you straight
You're better off dead than makin a mess of me
One, two baby what you do
Three, four let me show you the door
You're better off dead than makin' a mess of me
Five, six take your last licks (lick it)
Seven, eight let me give it to you straight
You're better off dead than makin a mess of me
Caught his lady with another man
Lit up a smoke and did some talkin'
With the back of his hand
She started shakin', started losing her mind
But he was kicking back and playing it cool
Signed her walkin' papers
Took the 5:15 to Kalamazoo
Sing for your supper,
Nobody rides for free
Eat your heart out, I'll send it C.O.D.
One, two baby what you do
Three, four let me show you the door
You're better off dead than makin' a mess of me
Five, six take your last licks
Seven, eight let me give it to you straight
You're better off dead than makin a mess of me
Now Billy-boy's out havin' a ball playin' fiddle at the
local bar
Dark shades, cool kicks, he's Hollywood Blvd.
Slick Daddy and his fat cigar sayin':
"Sign upon the dotted line!"
He shook his head and said:
"All I need is that fiddle of mine!"
Sing for your supper,
Nobody rides for free
Take your big time, I'll take care of me
Three, four let me show you the door
You're better off dead than makin' a mess of me
Five, six take your last licks
Seven, eight let me give it to you straight
You're better off dead than makin a mess of me
When trouble came knockin'
Billy kep-a-rockin' like this...
Sing for your supper,
Nobody rides for free
Eat your heart out, I'll send it C.O.D.
One, two baby what you do
Three, four let me show you the door
You're better off dead than makin' a mess of me
Five, six take your last licks
Seven, eight let me give it to you straight
You're better off dead than makin a mess of me
One, two baby what you do
Three, four let me show you the door
You're better off dead than makin' a mess of me
Five, six take your last licks (lick it)
Seven, eight let me give it to you straight
You're better off dead than makin a mess of me
Facts about Makin' A Mess
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Makin' A Mess is written by Scott L. Mulvehill, Rachel Bolan Southworth, David Michael Sabo, Robert Affuso, Sebastian Philip Bierk.
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It is first released on January 24, 1989 as part of Skid Row's album "Skid Row" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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When we reflect on what the artist might have meant, the song 'Makin' a Mess' by Skid Row tells the story of T-bone Billy who discovers his girlfriend with another man so he chooses to stop his life because of his music career which he uses to escape from his betrayal. The lyrics use metaphors like 'Sing for your supper' and 'You're better off dead than making a mess of me' to convey the idea of self-respect through being able to recover from obstacles and without letting those obstacles define their characters. The lyrics of Makin' a mess describe heartbreak and despair and angst and empowerment and anger through their main musical elements. The song describes how heartbreak and betrayal lead to self-empowerment which enables people to move forward in life. The lyrics reveal violent and adult content through their depiction of physical fighting and emotional distress which children under 13 should not watch. The repeated phrase 'you're better off dead' suggests a darker theme that requires parental guidance.
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Makin' A Mess falls under the genre Rock.
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Makin' A Mess song length is 3 minutes and 35 seconds.
Who wrote Makin' A Mess lyrics?
Makin' A Mess is written by Scott L. Mulvehill, Rachel Bolan Southworth, David Michael Sabo, Robert Affuso, Sebastian Philip Bierk.
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When was Makin' A Mess released?
It is first released on January 24, 1989 as part of Skid Row's album "Skid Row" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Makin' A Mess lyrics?
When we reflect on what the artist might have meant, the song 'Makin' a Mess' by Skid Row tells the story of T-bone Billy who discovers his girlfriend with another man so he chooses to stop his life because of his music career which he uses to escape from his betrayal. The lyrics use metaphors like 'Sing for your supper' and 'You're better off dead than making a mess of me' to convey the idea of self-respect through being able to recover from obstacles and without letting those obstacles define their characters. The lyrics of Makin' a mess describe heartbreak and despair and angst and empowerment and anger through their main musical elements. The song describes how heartbreak and betrayal lead to self-empowerment which enables people to move forward in life. The lyrics reveal violent and adult content through their depiction of physical fighting and emotional distress which children under 13 should not watch. The repeated phrase 'you're better off dead' suggests a darker theme that requires parental guidance.
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Which genre is Makin' A Mess?
Makin' A Mess falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Makin' A Mess?
Makin' A Mess song length is 3 minutes and 35 seconds.
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Record Label(s): 1989 Atlantic Recording Corp Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company
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