Analysis Of Ain T Nobody's Problem

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Matt Pusatory of A.V. Club describes the songs of “Sawmill” Joe Cheves, hereafter referred to plainly as Sawmill Joe, thusly- “They’re simple, heartfelt, and at times angry or sorrowful. This is the stuff that comes from the roots of the roots; it’s not imitation and it’s not an affectation.” As an avid listener, I wholeheartedly concur with this description. Sawmill Joe writes and performs country blues with the same aptitude and sincerity as those who came many decades before, proving the timelessness and adaptability of this blues subgenre. He has many songs that really connect performer and audience through a shared vitality. The song Ain’t Nobody’s Problem- a combination of relatable lyrics, classic country blues arrangement, and down to earth videography, culminate in an organic and deeply endearing shared moment each time you listen to it. While broad generalizations can be made about the meaning behind song lyrics, each person’s experience of a song is unique unto themselves and may even differ from the actual intentions of the artist; consequently, I stress that the following explanation is of my own personal perspective. Comprised of 3 unique stanzas and 5 others making up a repetitive chorus, this song seems to be half a victory lap that the singer …show more content…

Expressed in the style of the country blues, the song feels both triumphant and doleful. Listening to it breeds the unique sensation of experiencing (or reminiscing) about something deeply personal with anyone else who might happen to be there as well. The structure of the music feels fresh and unmanufactured producing the feel of a great song without any corporate scheming behind it. The best thing about this artist is that true to the history of the country blues, he sings about a wide variety of topics so listeners may never feel

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