Mary got pregnant from a kid named Tom, said he was in love. Then you really might know what it's like. 'Cause then you really might know what it's like to sing the blues. God forbid you ever had to walk a mile in his shoes. "Get a job, you fucking slob," is all he replies.
He asks a man for what he can spare with shame in his eyes.
#Whitey ford sings the blues rar full
The hair on his face is dirty, dreadlocked, and full maned. We've all seen the man at the liquor store begging for your change.
For me, the song is a strong reminder that no one should ever judge another human being by the sum of their sins. Each story in the song can be made better should one person decide to offer help. At least I'd never consider an abortion." These are prideful thoughts, and cause more harm within the Church than good.Īt the least we are all brothers and sisters under God. We should help each other through the rough times, not use sin as a dividing line. We're trying to live our lives one day at a time, and fix our transgressions one sin at a time. And like him, we really don't need anyone to make us feel any worse about what we've already done. While the language and description lead one to believe the song is nothing more than a glamorous snapshot of sins in action, the message is much deeper. The song involves 4 characters: a homeless man, Mary, Max, and of course Erik himself. His hit What It's Like exemplifies his connection between his previous life, a life of drugs and violence, to his new life of peace and understanding. I just believe that I've been shown the truth and hopefully that will save me." I won't front and say I'm better than you. I'm tryin' to get over it, tryin' to retire. In the album, one can even find allusions to his eventual conversion to Islam.ĭoes his faith in Allah change his ability to influence my life? When asked about his past versus his newly found Muslim faith, he says: Whitey Ford allowed Everlast to show his ability to tell stories of his life. His sophomore solo album Whitey Ford Sings the Blues hit triple platinum, putting him in league with other white hip-hop artists such as Eminem and Kid Rock.ĭespite the company he keeps, his lyrics show more depth and spirituality than expected from a rap artist. His acoustic/hip hop style, performed under alter ego called "Whitey Ford," accompanies lyrics to create a unique sound. While his path does not follow his Catholic roots, he's come back from a life of drugs and alcohol, cardiac arrest, and a roller-coaster music career.Įverlast's influences range from Eric B.
Erik Schrody, otherwise known as Everlast, is an Irish-American who's on his own spiritual journey.
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