Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox (Ft. Joey Cook)

"Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked" by Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox (Ft. Joey Cook) is a jazzy cover of the original by Cage the Elephant, released in 2015. The song explores themes of morality, desperation, and the struggles of life, emphasizing that wrongdoing often persists without consequence. Unique elements include a vintage jazz style and playful instrumentation. The song resonates culturally by addressing universal human vices. #Jazz

Well I was walking down the street
When out the corner of my eye
I saw a pretty little thing approaching me

She said, "I never seen a man
Who looked so all alone
Well could you use a little company?"

"If you pay the right price
Your evening will be nice
Sir, you can go and send me on my way"

You said, "You're such a sweet young thing
Oh why you do this to yourself?"
She looked at me and this is what she said

She said "Oh, there ain't no rest for the wicked
Money don't grow on trees
I got bills to pay, I got mouths to feed
And there ain't nothing in this world for free"

"No I can't slow down, I can't hold back
Though you know, I wish I could
Because there ain't no rest for the wicked
Until we close our eyes for good"

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