Greyson June - 'Trailer Park' (Truthful Sessions)

Here we have Greyson June performing his original song "Trailer Park" in Harlan County, Kentucky. This is our second release with Greyson and we're thankful to have recorded this version of his song while incorporating others who can relate to the emotions that Greyson expresses in this song. We truly appreciate all the support shown for our last session with Greyson singing his song "Brother". Be sure to check it out if you haven't already! - David Graham

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Lyrics

Well I woke up for coffee and there was nothing there
Slept on the couch, my friend needed the bed
I walked to the store and I was ten cents short
The cashier took pity we’ve all been there before
So I climb in the car and I drive off to work Running low on gas like so many nights before
I wash all the dishes and I sing to myself things’ll be better one day

I just wish I had done something better with my life
Bills piling up and they’re turning off the lights
I can’t mend a broken heart, damn I’m tired of this trailer park

Landlord says he’s raising our rent but me and my folks are all knee deep in debt
The restaurant says they’re cutting my wage, I’ll be out on the streets if I can’t get paid
It’s a vicious cycle and I’m getting tired, aint the first time that ive slept outside
It’s a greedy world were livng in now and I dont wanna grow old on the poverty line

I just wish I had done something better with my life
Bills piling up and they’re turning off the lights
I can’t mend a broken heart, damn I’m tired of this trailer park

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[jstubbz]

Made me tear up.About an hour ago I was taking my boys 6 and 8 on a bike ride through our town. We were riding through some nice neighborhoods and this is the song that was playing in my heart. Wishing I had done something better with my life. Then I looked over and saw my boys, it doesn’t matter we live in an apartment and I can’t afford to buy a house. We have a solid intact family and for that I’m grateful.

[KTown_Painter]

I own my trailer in a trailer park in a small town. I paint for a school system and get state pay, barely middle class where I live. I drive a truck I'll be making payments on for years. I have a good family, loyal woman. We struggle some months, but I go to bed proud knowing my 2 hands keeps my family going and thank God for his many blessings. I'm grateful for my quiet trailer park life.

[aninjaturtlepubgmobile]

Keep singing brother, we’re all starting to listen

[AustinShacklette]

Im 32, about to be 33, was disabled by a semi truck vs car accident 6 years ago on the way to barber school. I’ve lost everything since then, 30+ hours of reconstructive surgeries and 2 small strokes, fake hips and rebuilt pelvis, depression & anxiety. I can’t get any help from disability or food stamps so i scrape by any way i can while i fight for help. I had to sell my car, feel like all i want to do is pick the bottle back up or go find the pills because life’s lonely & tough. 6 years and im tired of it this all, this song hits home right now. Thank you for not making me feel so alone in the struggle.

[Westmansouth]

Thank you man, Jesus christ walks with you brother. God bless, thank you thank you thank you.

[skywalkershaun]

Stuff gets better. 7 years ago the wife and I were renting a bedroom in a house. Everything we owned was in there or storage. Some months we could barely pay rent, and I was going without meals. We put away every penny we could, went without, and worked like our lives depended on it. 7 years later we bought our first home. I am working on it if I’m not at work or asleep, and I go to bed at night with my body hurting. It’s all worth it in the end. Things will get better, but it depends on you resolve and mindset. Good luck all, you can do this.

[jeffcline]

Omg this guys something special. His ability to carry the strength of the song is in his soul is amazing to hear. Thats shit you feel heavily. To sing that so beautifully, with depth and harmony is a true gift. Thankyou

[mdbdoc]

"Trailerpark" - this is such a strong metaphor for everyone that has been, or currently in poverty. Once your there, doesn't seem like there is no way out. No matter how hard, or long you work, that beast is always half a step behind nipping at your heels, chasing you forward. Only thing you can do is keep running. Damn bro, strong song, thank you. Hope we can one day find the answer. Cuz I'm tired of my trailer park.

[Έμποροςθανάτου]

Brother, this is one of the best songs I've heard this decade. Absolutely beautiful.

[dayelizm]

Lad is a legend already… Keep those feelings flowing and that vibe

[acrehome]

“I’m going to grow old on the poverty line” GOD DAMN that hits like a truck

[HuskyminecraftFilms]

Thankyou. Im so glas i have this song to hear. I just moved back home with my family after many years. And it's nothing but hell. I thought it was going to be different this time. I thought they were going to love me.

[ToadisBetter]

I'm 42 and live with my dad and mom . My dad is 70 and a disabled Vet and he owns his trailer but the land is someone else's. Our land lord who lived on land died a year back when his tractor rolled over him while he was working on it. He was 85 . His son took over the park and has raised rent twice since then and only gives us a month to month lease so at any time we could be homeless. I am grateful but scared when so much depends on the kindness of a stranger . Both my parents are on oxygen and wouldn't make it one day with out a place to live . With the rising price of rent in texas they can't afford anything else

[aninjaturtlepubgmobile]

I miss my dad to brother, I’m in tears, thank You for sharing and given this gift to us🫡🇺🇸

[danielwilliams]

Brother this speaks. I have no other words

[ryanmullins]

Man you right beautiful tunes!!! Like it just comes effortlessly and I relate with you. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[davidheiman]

Music for me is about truths. I believed every single word my friend. The struggle is real brother.

[JohnWeir-hdsq]

This guy is something else i love everything about your music.. ❤️

[RobG-cyle]

This song needs to be put out to a larger audience…let’s help him get huge!