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Rather Go to Hell

from From A Dark Corner by Nathan Mongol Wells

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lyrics

Finally got some work, it ain’t workin’ out too well
I ain’t got the means to do anything else
My left ear’s ringing from the pneumatic pop
Muscles achin’ but I ain’t about to stop

Mexican radio echoes up the hallway, swelterin’ a hundred degrees
Sun in the sky no rain on the horizon, maybe at lunch I can catch a few Z’s

Cause I’d rather go to hell than go to work
Couldn’t light a fire under me with a book of matches
Well I ain’t much of a beggar, and I ain’t cut out to rob
But I’d rather go to hell than work another day at this God-forsaken job

Pry my own eyes awake, shift my own feet to the floor
God Himself ain’t awake at this hour
I eat the same damn breakfast, pack the same damn lunch,
Hold out for the weekend when I finally can get drunk

Cause I’d rather go to hell than go to work

Couldn’t light a fire under me with a book of matches
Well I ain’t much of a beggar, and I ain’t cut out to rob
But I’d rather go to hell than work another day at this God-forsaken job

It’s best to just suck it up like any other day
The only difference is, down in hell, they might have better pay

Well I ain’t much of a beggar, and I ain’t cut out to rob
But I’d rather go to hell than work another day at this God-forsaken job
Take me now, Lord

credits

from From A Dark Corner, released August 18, 2023
Theremin, mandolin - John Pedigo
Background Vocals - Joshua Ray Walker
Organ - Chad Stockslager
Bass - Billy Law
Drums - Trey Pendergrass
Rhythm guitar, vocals, bouzouki, bongos - NMW

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Nathan Mongol Wells Dallas, Texas

With two Ottoman Turks albums out on Dallas label State Fair Records, and international accolades from the likes of Rolling Stone, Texas Monthly, and American Songwriter under his belt, Nathan Mongol Wells aims to show the world another side of his talent with a brand-new solo record, further exhibiting the depth of his songwriting, humor, and showmanship. ... more

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