When asked Stephen easily admitted that the song was an open reference to his cancer .....

With a hard-driving blues riff.

  



                SHIT SHOVELING BLUES

             I seen a lot of shit go down,
           this time the shit has hit the fan.
             I seen a lot of shit go down,
           this time the shit has hit the fan.
             Better get your shovels out
               Shovel as fast as you can.

             Better call out the Red Cross,
           Call out the National Guard.
             Call out the Red Cross,
           Call out the National Guard.
             But, babe, if they don't make it 
               try not to take it too hard.

             Well, you know I got the message,
           I got it loud and clear.
             Don't you know I got the message,
           I got it loud and clear.
             Well, I ain't gonna cry about it,
               Ain't gonna shed any tears.

             Well, you know I jokes about it,
           I takes it all in my stride.
             You know I jokes about it,
           I takes it all in my stride.
             But there ain't no way to doubt it,
               this stuff is killing me inside.




Song (Words/music)written by Stephen Fields