What We Work For
Unveiling Life's Purpose: The True Meaning Behind 'What We Work For'
Lyrics
You'd like to make a living
You aspire to earn a livelihood.
You're happy now just to be employed
Your current contentment comes from being employed.
Take all of your dreams son
Keep your dreams hidden, possibly due to challenges you want to avoid.
Hide them with the problems you avoid
Conceal aspirations with the problems you steer clear of.
Money hides all petty crimes
Money can cover up minor offenses.
Til you're on the killing floor
Challenges and struggles are revealed when you're in a difficult situation.
Then all you get's your overtime
Overtime pay becomes your only reward.
Silly me, turns out that's what we work for, work for
Realization that overtime is a significant part of what you work for.
That's what we work for, work for
Reiteration of the idea that overtime is a substantial motivation for work.
Every job I ever had
Reflection on past jobs and experiences.
Has someone who always sounds so bitter
Observation of someone always expressing bitterness in the workplace.
For what it's worth
Acknowledgment that constant complaining doesn't provide comfort in difficult times.
All that blustering can't keep 'em warm in winter
Expressions of frustration can't provide warmth in challenging situations.
Help 'em where you can but boy
Offer assistance, but people often demand more than you can give.
They always ask for more
Requests for help are never-ending.
Break room therapy is their health plan
Informal discussions in the break room serve as a form of therapy.
Silly me, turns out that's what we work for, work for
Recognition that overtime is a significant outcome of work.
That's what we work for, work for
Reiteration of the idea that overtime is a substantial motivation for work.
That's what we work for, work for
Emphasizing that overtime is a significant part of the work experience.
Work for, work for
Repeating the concept that overtime is a notable aspect of work.
Gotta put the work in
Highlighting the importance of putting effort into work.
Hope you enjoy yourself
A sarcastic wish for enjoyment while working.
You'll still be at it when you're older
Implication that work continues into old age.
But you can sleep at night
Despite continuous work, the comfort of knowing you contributed to shareholder value.
Knowing you helped to create value for shareholders
Highlighting the trade-off between work and the satisfaction of creating value for shareholders.
Still ask the good lord when you pray
Praying for financial stability and not being in poverty.
To help you not be poor
Recognition that the church expects financial contributions regardless of financial status.
Your church wants tithe either way
Acknowledgment that contributing to the church is another reason for working.
Silly me, turns out that's what we work for, work for
Realization that working is primarily for financial stability.
That's what we work for, work for
Reiteration of the idea that financial stability is a significant motivation for work.
That's what we work for, work for
Emphasizing that financial stability is a key reason for working.
That's what we work for
Repeating the concept that financial stability is a notable aspect of work.
Hey that's what what we work for
A playful repetition underscoring the significance of financial stability in work.
That's what we work for
Reiteration of the idea that financial stability is a substantial motivation for work.
Hey now that's what we work for
Playful reaffirmation of the main theme, emphasizing the importance of financial stability in work.
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