Ain't no good life
Lynyrd Skynyrd · Street Survivors [1977]
Not the one that I lead
'Cause the more I fight the sadness, yeah
It only seems the more that I grieve
Well I look back on the good times
As some lost part of me
I wanna know, tell me why is it so
Well just because I don't pray
Lord, that don't mean I ain't forgiven
Just 'cause I'm alive
That don't mean I'm makin' a livin'
I'm gonna get myself together
I'm gonna try a dyin' attempt
Talkin' about the good times slippin' by
Yeah I tell ya
I don't even know where last month went
Well I can't make no money baby
Well 'cause my money's already spent
And I know where it went
I said it went on that damn rent
Well I don't mean change, baby
I mean foldin' money
Well I want lovin', said I don't need a buddy
I don't need nobody, now
Ain't exactly my idea
Its sort of old, borrowed and blue
Just tryin' to say
Don't try that straight life buddy
Oh you'll find it kind of hard on you
Women, don't try to cook nothin' up, ooh
Brother you know you'll only wind up in your own stew
Just don't let nobody tell you, oh what you oughta do
Ain't No Good Life
Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Ain't No Good Life" stands as a gritty testament to the band's signature Southern rock sound, blending raw energy with the band's signature storytelling prowess. Recorded for the 1977 album *Street Survivors*, the track exemplifies the group's ability to fuse bluesy instrumentation with anthemic choruses that defined the era. The song captures the weary resilience of a traveler navigating difficult roads, a recurring theme in the band's catalog that resonated deeply with audiences seeking authenticity. Its driving rhythm and vocal delivery cemented Lynyrd Skynyrd's status as pioneers of the modern rock movement, influencing countless subsequent acts while maintaining a distinct, unpolished charm that remains integral to their legacy.