Dirty Work
Fool's Dilemma: Unveiling the Hidden Messages in 'Dirty Work'
Lyrics
Times are hard
Expressing a difficult period
You're afraid to pay the fee
Fearful of a cost or consequence
So you find yourself somebody
Seeking someone to perform a task without payment
Who can do the job for free
Looking for someone to work for free
When you need a bit of lovin'
Desiring affection or intimacy
And your man is out of town
Partner is unavailable
That's the time you get me runnin'
Approached when in need
And you know I'll be around
Assuring availability and support
I'm a fool to do your dirty work, oh yeah
Acknowledging foolishness in doing undesirable tasks
I don't wanna do your dirty work, no more
Expressing reluctance to continue the undesirable task
I'm a fool to do your dirty work, oh yeah
Reiterating foolishness in performing the task
Light the candle
Setting a romantic ambiance
Put the lock upon the door
Securing privacy
You have sent the maid home early
Sending domestic help away early
Like a thousand times before
Repeating a familiar scenario
Like a castle in its corner
Comparing a situation to a castle in a game
In a medieval game
Referencing a medieval theme
I foresee terrible trouble
Anticipating serious problems
And I stay here just the same
Choosing to remain despite challenges
I'm a fool to do your dirty work, oh yeah
Admitting foolishness in undertaking undesirable tasks
I don't wanna do your dirty work, no more
Declaring a refusal to continue the undesirable task
I'm a fool to do your dirty work, oh yeah
Reiterating foolishness in performing the task
I'm a fool to do your dirty work, oh yeah
Continued acknowledgment of foolishness
I'm a fool to do your dirty work, oh yeah
Repetition emphasizing the foolishness
I don't wanna do your dirty work, no more
Renewed reluctance to continue the undesirable task
I'm a fool to do your dirty work, oh yeah
Restating foolishness in performing the task
I don't wanna do your dirty work, no more
Reaffirming the decision to stop the undesirable task
I'm a fool to do your dirty work, oh yeah
Reiterating foolishness in undertaking undesirable tasks
I'm a fool to do your dirty work, oh yeah
Emphasizing the continued acknowledgment of foolishness
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