Discover the story of the song > “Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked” – Cage The Elephant

The song is about a man who is approached by a woman on the street offering her company for a price, and he questions why she has to resort to that kind of work. He encounters a mugger shortly after and gives in to the demand for his money, but asks the thief why he chooses a life of crime. Later on, he sees a news report about a corrupt preacher who stole money from his church. Throughout the song, it is emphasized that everyone has bills to pay and struggles to make ends meet, and that there is no rest for "the wicked" because money doesn't come easily.