Work Song
Corporate Struggle Symphony: A Day in the Life
Lyrics
It's another early morning, sun came up without a warning
Expressing surprise at the early morning, highlighting the suddenness of the sunrise.
Never do nothing til I'm showered and clean
Stating the preference to start the day after being clean, emphasizing personal hygiene.
I got my pager, got my cuffs, a matching tie should be enough
Listing personal items like pager, cuffs, and a tie, indicating readiness for the day.
I never leave the house without something to eat
Emphasizing the importance of carrying food before leaving the house.
Early riser by genetic, take the stairs 'cause I'm athletic
Highlighting a genetic tendency to wake up early and use of stairs due to athleticism.
Always at the office before anyone else
Being punctual, always arriving at the office before others.
I take my faxes to be copied, grab a donut, grab some coffee
Mentioning routine activities like copying faxes, grabbing a donut, and coffee.
Picture my diploma sitting on my shelf
Imagining the placement of a diploma as a symbol of achievement.
And the monotony is killing me
Expressing dissatisfaction with the monotony of the routine.
And I try to deny this corporate lobotomy
Acknowledging an attempt to deny the impact of a corporate environment on one's mind.
I need a suit of armor for a meeting, know I'm gonna take a beating
Desiring protection (a suit of armor) for a challenging meeting, anticipating criticism.
Understaffed and my department's in a crunch
Stating being understaffed and facing difficulties in the department.
Budget has become a hassle, boss is ripping me a new asshole
Referring to budget issues and a demanding boss causing stress.
Says he wants an answer on his desk before lunch
Boss wants answers before lunch, adding pressure to the workday.
Afternoon things don't look better, phone machine is breaking records
Describing a challenging afternoon with a broken phone machine and excessive messages.
Five hundred messages from who knows where
Highlighting uncertainty about the origin of the messages received.
Stayin' late 'cause I'm a beginner, call my girlfriend cancel dinner
Choosing to stay late at work, canceling personal plans, and facing suspicions from the girlfriend.
Says she thinks I'm having an office affair
Girlfriend suspects an office affair, adding strain to personal relationships.
And the monotony is killing me
Reiterating dissatisfaction with the monotony of the routine.
And I try to deny this corporate lobotomy
Acknowledging the attempt to deny the mental impact of corporate life.
The end of the day, there's no solution, face the traffic and pollution
Reflecting on the end of the day with no clear solutions, facing the challenges of traffic and pollution.
Put a smile on my face, I didn't get fired
Putting on a smile despite challenges, expressing relief at not being fired.
Back at home to clear my head, I grab a drink fall into bed
Returning home to relax, grabbing a drink, and acknowledging the long time until retirement.
Forty more years until I get to retire
Highlighting the many years left until retirement, implying a sense of being trapped.
And the monotony is killing me
Reiterating dissatisfaction with the monotony of the routine.
And I try to deny this corporate lobotomy
Acknowledging the attempt to deny the impact of corporate life on one's mental state.
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