Take This Job and Shove It
Workplace Rebellion: Taking Control of Life's Direction
Lyrics
Take this job and shove it
Expressing the desire to quit the job emphatically.
I ain't working here no more
Reiterating the decision to stop working at the current job.
My woman done left and took all the reasons
Explaining that the singer's woman has left, taking away all the motivation or reasons for working.
I was working for
Elaborating on the reasons the singer was working for, which are now gone.
You better not try to stand in my way
Warning others not to obstruct the singer's decision to leave.
'Cause I'm a-walkin' out the door
Expressing determination to leave the job immediately.
Take this job and shove it
Repeating the declaration to quit the job with emphasis.
I ain't working here no more
Reiterating the decision to stop working at the current job.
I been workin' in this factory
Stating the duration of the singer's employment at the factory.
For nigh on fifteen years
Highlighting the long period of service in the factory.
All this time I watched my woman
Observing the singer's woman suffering emotionally over the years.
Drownin' in a pool of tears
Emphasizing the emotional toll on the singer's woman.
And I've seen a lot of good folks die
Reflecting on the loss of good people who had financial struggles.
That had a lot of bills to pay
Noting the difficulty of dealing with financial burdens.
I'd give the shirt right offa' my back
Expressing a willingness to help others by giving away personal possessions.
If I had the guts to say
Acknowledging the lack of courage to speak up.
Take this job and shove it
Repeating the desire to quit the job emphatically.
I ain't working here no more
Reiterating the decision to stop working at the current job.
My woman done left and took all the reasons
Explaining that the singer's woman has left, taking away all the motivation or reasons for working.
I was workin' for
Elaborating on the reasons the singer was working for, which are now gone.
You better not try to stand in my way
Warning others not to obstruct the singer's decision to leave.
'Cause I'm a-walkin' out the door
Expressing determination to leave the job immediately.
Take this job and shove it
Repeating the declaration to quit the job with emphasis.
I ain't workin' here no more
Reiterating the decision to stop working at the current job.
Well that foreman, he's a regular dog
Describing the foreman negatively, possibly indicating a difficult work environment.
The line boss, he's a fool
Critiquing the line boss as a fool, suggesting dissatisfaction with management.
Got a brand new flattop haircut
Mocking the line boss's appearance and attitude.
Lord, he thinks he's cool
Expressing disdain for the line boss's perceived arrogance.
One of these days I'm gonna' blow my top
Anticipating a moment of frustration or anger.
And that sucker, he's gonna' pay
Predicting consequences for the line boss when the singer expresses dissatisfaction.
Lord I can't wait to see their faces
Excited about the prospect of seeing others' reactions when the singer finally speaks up.
When I get the nerve to say
Expressing a desire to speak out and confront the issues at work.
Take this job and shove it
Repeating the desire to quit the job emphatically.
I ain't working here no more
Reiterating the decision to stop working at the current job.
My woman done left and took all the reasons
Explaining that the singer's woman has left, taking away all the motivation or reasons for working.
I was workin' for
Elaborating on the reasons the singer was working for, which are now gone.
You better not try to stand in my way
Warning others not to obstruct the singer's decision to leave.
'Cause I'm a-walkin' out the door
Expressing determination to leave the job immediately.
Take this job and shove it
Repeating the declaration to quit the job with emphasis.
I ain't workin' here no more
Reiterating the decision to stop working at the current job.
Take this job and shove it
Final affirmation of the decision to quit the job.
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