I Just Can't Do As I'm Told

by Rhindress

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A fun blues tune song about a renegade who is living live exactly as he wants to on his own terms.

lyrics

Mom did the best that she could do.
Had a way of putting the fear of God in you.
She could have saved some time and saved her breath.
I know I worried her half to death.
But the older I got, I just got more bold,
I just can’t do as I’m told.

Chorus:
I don’t know my limit, I won’t play within it.
Won’t follow speed limits. And don’t pay my tickets.
I cheat on my taxes and all of my exes.
I just can’t do as I’m told!

I grew up in a town that was so damn small,
Everything I did got back to my ma.
I’d see her there waiting at the door,
With a belt in her hand to give me what for.
The cops knew my name at 12-years old.
I just can’t do as I’m told.

Chorus:
I don’t know my limit, I won’t play within it.
Won’t follow speed limits. And don’t pay my tickets.
I cheat on my taxes and all of my exes.
I just can’t do as I’m told!

I don’t take direction well
So save your breath and go to Hell.
This is my life and I’ll do as I please.
No excuses – no apologies.

Solo

I know I should take things more seriously
But it’s the way that I’m wired and it works for me.
Sometimes shit goes sideways, that’s just how it goes.
This is my path and the story I chose.
All the pit falls and close calls are better than gold.
I just can’t do as I’m, I just can’t do as I’m told.

Chorus:
I don’t know my limit, I won’t play within it.
Won’t follow speed limits. And don’t pay my tickets.
I cheat on my taxes and all of my exes.
There’s a method to all that I do.
Cause when my time here is through
I’ve lived every minute and second within it.
I just can’t do as I’m
I just won’t do as I’m
I just can’t do as I’m told.

credits

released May 25, 2023
Jim Rhindress - Guitar & Vocals
Kim Rhindress - Keys & Vocals
Bob Silversides - Keys
Cyril Schermann - Bass
Scott Evans - Drums

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Rhindress Kelowna, British Columbia

We began writing songs in 2017 and now have 18 original songs which we have begun recording under the band name Rhindress. Our songs are a reflection of our real life experiences and the people and stories we have gleaned from our travels across Canada and the world.

Jim Rhindress plays guitar and Kim Rhindress plays keys, bass and melodeon. We both sing and harmonize and love spreading the love! ... more

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