Country Star

[Zoltan]

Here's a work in progress.

The lyrics are simple, but i guess a small disclaimer is in order as the lyrics can be understood in so many ways. They're quite loaded with meaning.

There's no age-based discrimation going on with the lyrics. The story is told both from outsiders and from the protagonists perspective. That whole "they said life gets better at age X" is something i've heard so many times, and with different meanings. The "they just make me sing these songs" = the songs that audiences expect, but feel like a burden to the performer. Also the feeling of being too old for this sh*t
The choruses are intentionally blurring the word CoUNTry into something less family friendly. Once again i was thinking this from two perspectives. The aging performer is seen as a troublesome person because of what he's become. And also it isn't easy being a c....
The second verse puts the "blame" on the protagonist in a way that things might be easier with different life choices.

The vocals sound obnoxious... I was trying to channel my inner Jello Biafra

COUNTRY STAR

V1
Life ain't easy when you're 69 years old
They said that life gets better when you grow that old

CH
But i ain't much of a country star
They just make me sing these songs
But life ain't easy for a country star
When you're one foot down underground

V2
Whiskey, women and pills take all my time
Nobody ought to be coward all his life

CH
But i ain't much of a country star
They just make me sing these songs
But life ain't easy for a country star
When you're one foot down underground

Keychange

V3
Fame ain't what it used to be
No money, no honey, no satisfaction guarantee(d)

Ch

[Hilary]

Sounds great, definately worth finishing off. It's funny, I've also been writing a song about getting old today . . .

[guitarron]

I like the Iggy vibe. Guitar tones and vocal sound remind me of  the old Detroit scene. Finish her up

[Zoltan]

Thanks for the comments! I uploaded a new version with V3 and last chorus... I might revisit the whole thing at some point.

[Ray Brookes]

Love that guitar riff and this track rocks along very nicely. Cool lyrics too.

[cuthbert]

Sounds great! I get the DK vibe listening (although the subject matter might count as whimsical - for them!). Looking forward to where you may take it next.

[DarrenG / The Devil's Toupee]

I loved it. Definitely needs finishing. the song /Your vocals reminded me of "Harpo" sang "movie star" 1975. had to look it up, knew it reminded me of something. Love the guitars, great lyrics and tell a good story in them.

[StephenM]

Don't think you need the disclaimer....most of us on here have learned not to read too much into the lyrics....
this is another really good writing...fun idea...but it don't sound country at all to me...it's quite rockin to me...
life ain't easy....for anybody.....we just think it is...ha....ha...ha...
good song Z

[Groundy]

Sounds good.... Nice guitar riffs.... Alex

[Ferryman]

Sounds like The Cramps meets Iggy Pop in a C&W bar! Huge fun, I love the open production and those guitar riffs. Some really nicely played guitar lines and the rhythm work is superb. It all worked great for me, I really like your style and approach. Very