When It All Goes Wrong (And You Don’t Care)
Alex Wilson
Description
A raucous, upbeat country-rock anthem about embracing life's inevitable mishaps with a devil-may-care attitude. Driven by a steady, playful rhythm section featuring acoustic guitar, walking bass, and a snappy snare, the song paints a vivid picture of resilience. Fiddle licks add a touch of honky-tonk charm, while electric guitar slides punctuate the choruses with a rebellious energy. Alex Wilson's whiskey-warm, raspy vocals deliver the lyrics with a grin, blending humor and defiance in a way that's both relatable and infectious. Imagine a barroom singalong with a wink, catchy enough for radio play but raw enough to resonate with a honky-tonk crowd.
Lyrics
[Verse 1] Flat tire on a Friday, boss cut my pay, Dog ran off with the neighbor’s stray. Ex sent a text just to twist the knife, Bartender says I still owe for last night. [Pre-Chorus] But I’m laughin’ louder than the jukebox blare, Sometimes the wreckage feels like fresh mountain air. [Chorus] When it all goes wrong and you don’t care, You dance in the ashes, toss your worries in the air. Life’s a wild ride, and the brakes ain’t fair, So sing it off key like nobody’s there. When it all goes wrong—hell, you don’t care. [Verse 2] Neighbor’s rooster crowin’ at a quarter to noon, Bank took the Chevy, but I’ll get it back soon. Poured my last dollar in a neon dream, Now I’m rich in nothin’ but a damn good scene. [Pre-Chorus] I’m two steps past the point of repair, But these busted boots still got a little flair. [Chorus] When it all goes wrong and you don’t care, You dance in the ashes, toss your worries in the air. Life’s a wild ride, and the brakes ain’t fair, So sing it off key like nobody’s there. When it all goes wrong—hell, you don’t care. [Bridge] Call it foolish, call it free, But broken chains still look good on me. If the sky falls down, I’ll grab a chair, Toast the thunder rollin’ like a county fair. [Guitar Solo] [Final Chorus] When it all goes wrong and you don’t care, You dance in the ashes, toss your worries in the air. Life’s a wild ride, and the brakes ain’t fair, So sing it off key like nobody’s there. When it all goes wrong—hell, you don’t care. [Outro] Yeah, when it all goes wrong… you just don’t care. No sir, I just don't care! (Fade out with a final fiddle lick)