Rock Bottom
Wynonna Judd · Collection [1997]
When you hit rock bottom
You've got two ways to go
Straight up
And sideways
I have seen my share of hard times
And I'm letting you know
Straight up
Is my way
Things are tough all over
But I've got good news
When you get down to nothing
You've got nothing to lose
I was born naked
But I'm glory bound
And a dead end street
Is just a place to turn around
(Chorus)
When the sky is the limit
Up on easy street
Rock bottom
Ain't no place to be
Rock bottom
Ain't no place for me
When the law of the jungle
Is the law of the land
Good luck
Stayin' alive
I keep a clinched fist under
This hat in my hand
'Cause only the strong survive
Things are tough all over
But I've got good news
When you get down to nothin
You've got nothin to lose
In a way rock bottom
Is good solid ground
And a dead end street
Is just a place to turn around
When the sky is the limit
Up on easy street
Rock bottom
Ain't no place to be
Rock bottom
Ain't no place for me
You've got two ways to go
Straight up
And sideways
I have seen my share of hard times
And I'm letting you know
Straight up
Is my way
Things are tough all over
But I've got good news
When you get down to nothing
You've got nothing to lose
I was born naked
But I'm glory bound
And a dead end street
Is just a place to turn around
(Chorus)
When the sky is the limit
Up on easy street
Rock bottom
Ain't no place to be
Rock bottom
Ain't no place for me
When the law of the jungle
Is the law of the land
Good luck
Stayin' alive
I keep a clinched fist under
This hat in my hand
'Cause only the strong survive
Things are tough all over
But I've got good news
When you get down to nothin
You've got nothin to lose
In a way rock bottom
Is good solid ground
And a dead end street
Is just a place to turn around
When the sky is the limit
Up on easy street
Rock bottom
Ain't no place to be
Rock bottom
Ain't no place for me
Rock Bottom - Wynonna Judd
Wynonna Judd delivers a raw and emotionally charged performance on 'Rock Bottom,' a standout track from her 1997 album Collection. As a defining voice of country music in the late 1990s, Judd blends traditional storytelling with a modern pop sensibility, creating a sound that resonated deeply with audiences. The song exemplifies her ability to explore themes of vulnerability and resilience, characteristic of her discography during this era. Recorded with her signature vocal power and emotive delivery, the track stands as a testament to her status as a leading figure in the genre, capturing the essence of personal struggle and hope that defined much of her work in the mid-to-late 90s.