Here come the mountain, Here come the hill
Here come the valley and the Shoreline still
I know ’em well, know well
Mongrel, on the hard sell
With a [?], hot assed, inkwell
Lord, But I, I can’t leave with the blues
Through endless days, and endless nights
Spare my creator, scream for my rights
[?] in the wishing well
Mongrel on the Hard sell, with a [?],
Hot assed, Inkwell
But I won’t leave you with the blues no
Come down to [?] (Wah-doo-day)
I’ll buy you out
Gonna make you shake it Lord gonna make you shout
Gonna burn you gonna make you swell
Mongrel on a hard sell
with a [?] hot assed inkwell Lord
But I can’t leave you with the blues no
No no
Exploring the Raw Edge of “Mongrel Too”
“Mongrel Too” by Bob Seger captures the restless spirit and gritty determination that define much of Seger’s early work. The lyrics evoke a journey through rugged landscapes—mountains, hills, valleys, and shorelines—symbolizing life’s ups and downs. The repeated reference to being a “mongrel on the hard sell” suggests an outsider, someone hustling to make their way, facing challenges head-on. The song’s blues-infused energy is palpable, with lines about shaking, shouting, and refusing to leave with the blues. Even as the protagonist wrestles with hardship, there’s a promise of resilience and defiance, underscored by a desire to uplift rather than be dragged down.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bob Seger
- Songwriter: Bob Seger
- Release Year: 1970
- Label: Capitol Records