While driving home the other day, I heard the Bon Jovi song “Wanted Dead or Alive” on our local classic rock station – which, by the way, makes me sad that music I listened to as a child is now considered classic rock – and somehow became inspired to write a version of the song that would be good for Saving Without A Budget.
On that note (no pun intended) I came up with the following lyrics to “Wanted Debt or Alive,” which is about how many of us over spend using money that isn’t even ours to begin with. So, because I’m not going to sing it to you, click play on the “Wanted Dead or Alive” video and read the lyrics as you listen to the song.
Enjoy!
It’s all the same
Only the stores will change
Everyday
It seems I’m spendin’ away
Another store
Where the sales are so bold
I shop all night
Because I’m easily sold
I’m a spender
On a Visa I ride
I’m wanted
Debt or alive
Wanted
Debt or alive
Sometimes I’m cheap
Most times it’s not for days
To the cashiers I meet
I’m glad to hand my pay
Sometimes you tell the day
By the bill that’s on the brink
And times when you’re alone
You buy everything but the kitchen sink
I’m a spender
On a Visa I ride
I’m wanted
Debt or alive
Wanted
Debt or alive
I’m a spender
On a Visa I ride
I’m wanted
Debt or alive
When I walk these streets
A loaded AMEX string on my back
I buy for keeps
‘Cause I might have to pay it back
I’ve spent everywhere
Still I’m spendin’ it all
I’ve seen a million offers
And I’ve bought them all
‘Cause I’m a spender
On a Visa I ride
I’m wanted
Debt or alive
I’m a spender
FICO’s not on my side
And I’m wanted
Debt or alive
And I’m wrong
Debt or alive
I still spend
Debt or alive
Debt or alive
What did you think? Any good? Worth putting together a YouTube video over? Leave your comments below.