Need A Little Time Off For Bad Behavior
David Allan Coe · Other Songs - David Allan Coe
Need a little time off for bad behavior
The devil in me done been asleep too long
I need a little time off for bad behavior
It looks like I've been too good for too long
Well, I'm up and gone at the break dawn
I've been workin' like a regular dog
To keep my woman and the lights and the water
And the phone turned on
I've been sayin', "Yes sir" all day at work
I've been sayin', "Yes ma'am" at home
I've been storin' up the cuss words
Keepin' 'em under my tongue
I need a little time off for bad behavior
The devil in me done been asleep too long
I need a little time off for bad behavior
It looks like I've been too good for too long
I had this number on my mind a while
I've been fightin' off the urge to call
A pretty little strawberry blonde with a Southern drawl
Some good old boys called from Alabama
Said the fish has been a missin' me
And I need to renew my friendship which I'm being
I need a little time off for bad behavior
The devil in me done been asleep too long
I need a little time off for bad behavior
It looks like I've been too good for too long
Need a little time off for bad behavior
The devil in me done been asleep too long
I need a little time off for bad behavior
It looks like I've been too good for too long
I need a little time off for bad behavior
The devil in me done been asleep too long
I've gotta have a little time off for bad behavior
It looks like I've been too good
The devil in me done been asleep too long
I need a little time off for bad behavior
It looks like I've been too good for too long
Well, I'm up and gone at the break dawn
I've been workin' like a regular dog
To keep my woman and the lights and the water
And the phone turned on
I've been sayin', "Yes sir" all day at work
I've been sayin', "Yes ma'am" at home
I've been storin' up the cuss words
Keepin' 'em under my tongue
I need a little time off for bad behavior
The devil in me done been asleep too long
I need a little time off for bad behavior
It looks like I've been too good for too long
I had this number on my mind a while
I've been fightin' off the urge to call
A pretty little strawberry blonde with a Southern drawl
Some good old boys called from Alabama
Said the fish has been a missin' me
And I need to renew my friendship which I'm being
I need a little time off for bad behavior
The devil in me done been asleep too long
I need a little time off for bad behavior
It looks like I've been too good for too long
Need a little time off for bad behavior
The devil in me done been asleep too long
I need a little time off for bad behavior
It looks like I've been too good for too long
I need a little time off for bad behavior
The devil in me done been asleep too long
I've gotta have a little time off for bad behavior
It looks like I've been too good
Need A Little Time Off For Bad Behavior
David Allan Coe delivers a gritty, country-rock anthem on this track, channeling his signature blend of outlaw persona and raw vocal delivery. The song reflects the artist's tendency to explore themes of personal struggle and moral ambiguity, characteristic of his discography from the late 1980s and early 1990s. With its driving rhythm and unapologetic tone, the recording stands as a quintessential example of Coe's ability to capture the spirit of the American road and the complexities of the human condition. It remains a staple in his catalog, resonating with fans who appreciate his unfiltered storytelling and the distinct sonic texture of his work during this prolific period.