The Working Man
The Working Man: A Journey of Hard Work and Redemption
Lyrics
Well, I was born on a Sunday
Describing the day of birth, emphasizing a starting point
On Thursday I had me a job
Quickly found employment after being born
I was born on a Sunday
Reiteration of being born on a Sunday
By Thursday I was workin' out on the job
Started working by Thursday of the same week
I ain't never had no day off
Never had a day off from work
Since I learned right from wrong
Been working consistently since understanding right from wrong
Said I was bad
Received criticism or judgment for being 'bad'
I did something to her head
Actions affected someone's mental state
Mama said I was bad
Reiteration of being considered 'bad' by mother
I did something to her head
Actions negatively impacted parental relationship
And poppa threw me out
Was expelled from home by father
Ooh, said, "I gotta earn my own way"
Recognized the need to earn a living independently
I ain't never been in trouble
Hasn't been in serious trouble or faced major consequences
I ain't got the time
Doesn't have time for unnecessary issues or problems
I don't mess around with magic, child
Avoids dealing with supernatural or speculative matters
What I got is mine
Values what is rightfully owned
Whatever you say, Lord
Commitment to following instructions or guidance
Well, that's what I'm gonna do
Ready to comply with directives given
Whatever you say
Reiteration of willingness to obey
Well, that's what I'm gonna do
Reaffirming commitment to follow given instructions
'Cause I'm the working man
Identifying oneself as a hardworking individual
Lord, I'll do the job for you
Expressing readiness to fulfill tasks for a higher authority
I ain't never been in trouble
Reiteration of staying away from trouble
I ain't got the time
Emphasizing a lack of time for unnecessary issues
I don't mess around with magic, child
Avoiding involvement in mystical or supernatural activities
What I got is mine
Emphasizing ownership and self-reliance
Every Friday, well, that's when I get paid
Regular payday, the day of receiving wages
Don't take me on Friday, Lord
Desire not to face any issues on payday
'Cause that's when I get paid
Highlighting the significance of getting paid
Let me die on Saturday night
Expressing a wish to die before facing the burdens of another workweek
Ooh before Sunday gets my head
Desire to avoid the stress of another week's work
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