Discover the story of the song > Life Ain’t Fair and the World Is Mean – Sturgill Simpson

The protagonist is a singer who is asked by a label man to change his music to be more about outlaws. His father and grandfather were both not famous but the protagonist is proud of his heritage and his mother's encouragement. He's not doing as well as he could be, but he's content with his wife, his dog, and his songs in smoky bars. Life isn't always fair and the world can be tough, but he's making the most of it.