Sickie
Australians Embrace the 'Sickie' Spirit: A Musical Celebration by Cassy Judy
Lyrics
It was a Monday, no ordinary Monday Cos everybody chucked a sickie at once
Monday stands out as an extraordinary day where everyone takes a sick leave simultaneously.
It was a Monday, a very memorable Monday Cos everybody chucked a sickie at once
Reiteration of the unusual Monday with everyone taking a sick day at the same time.
There was nobody there to answer the phones And all the urgent work just didn't get done
Describes the chaos caused by absent employees, phones unanswered, and important tasks left incomplete.
It was a Monday, no ordinary Monday Cos everybody chucked a sickie at once
Repeats the unique situation of everyone calling in sick on a Monday.
It's a sick day, Australian tradition Businesses are going to the wall
Highlights the tradition of taking sick days in Australia, impacting businesses negatively.
Hey boss, I really love my job I really love my job, no
An ironic statement expressing affection for the job while taking a sick day.
It was a Tuesday, a terrible Tuesday Cos everybody suddenly got better at once
Shifts to a terrible Tuesday where miraculously everyone recovers suddenly.
It was a Tuesday, a terrible Tuesday Cos everybody suddenly got better at once
Reiterates the sudden recovery of everyone on a Tuesday.
There was nobody there to answer the phones And all the urgent work just quickly got done
Reflects the empty workplace on Tuesday with phones unanswered, but work completed quickly.
It was a Tuesday, a terrible Tuesday Cos everybody suddenly got better at once
Emphasizes the negative impact of everyone getting better suddenly on a Tuesday.
It's a sick day, Australian physicians Medical certificates for all, even you
Introduces the concept of medical certificates being readily available for sick leave.
Hey boss, I really love my job I really love my job, no
Repeats the ironic expression of love for the job during a sick day.
It was a Friday, a fabulous Friday before a long weekend, cos everybody chucked a sickie at once
Moves to a fabulous Friday where, before a long weekend, everyone takes a sick day together.
It was a Friday, a fabulous Friday Cos everybody chucked a sickie at once
Reiterates the enjoyable Friday with simultaneous sick leaves.
There was nobody there to answer the phones And all the urgent work just didn't get done!
Describes the consequences of absent workers on Friday, phones unanswered, and urgent work neglected.
It was a Friday, a fabulous Friday Cos everybody chucked a sickie
Emphasizes the positive vibe of a fabulous Friday despite the chaos caused by sick leaves.
Everybody was feeling kinda icky Everybody gave work a flickie at once
Expresses the general feeling of illness among everyone, leading to a collective decision to skip work.
It's a sick day, Australian tradition Medical certificates for all
Reiterates the Australian tradition of easy access to medical certificates for sick leave.
Hey boss, I really love my job I really love my job not
Repeats the ironic statement about loving the job during a sick day, followed by a negation.
It's a sick day, Australian tradition Businesses are going to the wall
Reiterates the negative impact on businesses due to the tradition of taking sick days in Australia.
Hey boss, I really love my job I really love my job
Repeats the ironic expression of love for the job during a sick day.
I really love my job not
Expresses a change in sentiment, indicating a lack of love for the job during a sick day.
It's a sick day, Australian tradition Businesses are going to the wall
Reiterates the negative impact on businesses due to the tradition of taking sick days in Australia.
Hey boss, I really love my job I really love my job not
Repeats the ironic statement about loving the job during a sick day, followed by a negation.
I really love my job not!
Emphasizes the lack of love for the job during a sick day, concluding the narrative.
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