Things Are Ticking Over Nicely- a country song I have written for Bush Pig
I’ve been married to Jackson Junior for nigh on fifteen years
We’ve a mortgage on our semi that’s never in arrears
Our kids are grade A students, say their prayers and are polite
I guess that what I’m saying is-
Things are quite alright
Can’t complain, I can’t complain
I’ve been happy and I’ve been sane
We’ve never had a health scare
And are kids aren’t over-weight
I suppose that what I’m saying is-
My life is really great
I go to work each morning at the doctor’s surgery
Take the calls and make appointments for the ill and the needy
Then I leave the doctors smiling and I get into the car
And pick the kids up from the High School, which isn’t very far
Can’t complain, I can’t complain
I’ve been happy and I’ve been sane
Jackson's faithful and attentive
And never raised a hand
I guess that what I’m saying is
Things are really grand
When Jackson’s done accounting
In the city for the day
He returns home with some flowers
Tucks the kids in then he’ll say-
‘My love you are more beautiful
With each and every day’
So I guess I am so lucky
Things are more than just okay
Can’t complain, I can’t complain,
I’ve been happy and I’ve been sane
One time we had an argument
But we sorted it all out
There isn’t really anything to write a song about.
Cathy
Sun 7th Oct 2012 16:49
Thanks MC. I wanted to write an antithesis to a female archetypal country song where the woman has an ok life, not great but not tortuous in any way. I think your line is funnier yes! Has more order to it, thanks.