9 to 5
Breaking Chains: Navigating the 9 to 5 Struggle
Lyrics
Jump on outta bed and I stumble to the kitchen
Getting out of bed and moving to the kitchen.
Pour myself a cup of ambition
Motivating oneself with determination and enthusiasm.
And yawn and stretch and try to come to life
Waking up and trying to energize.
Jump in the shower and the blood starts pumpin'
Starting the day with a shower that invigorates.
Out on the street the traffic starts jumpin'
Seeing the rush of activity on the streets.
With folks like me on the job from 9 to 5
Joining others in the workforce from morning till evening.
Workin' 9 to 5, what a way to make a livin'
Expressing dissatisfaction with the routine of working from 9 to 5.
Barely gettin' by, it's all takin' and no givin'
Struggling financially and feeling depleted.
They just use your mind and they never give you credit
Being undervalued and not receiving acknowledgment for your efforts.
It's enough to drive you crazy if you let it
Feeling overwhelmed and stressed due to these circumstances.
They let you dream just to watch 'em shatter
Being allowed to have aspirations, only to see them shattered.
You're just a step on the boss-man's ladder
Being a mere step in the hierarchical structure controlled by superiors.
But you got dreams he'll never take away
Having dreams that remain within one's control despite the situation.
You're in the same boat with a lotta your friends
Sharing a common struggle with friends and peers.
Waitin' for the day your ship'll come in
Waiting for a fortunate opportunity or success to arrive.
'N' the tide's gonna turn and it's all gonna roll your way
Believing that circumstances will eventually favor one's direction.
Workin' 9 to 5, what a way to make a livin'
Reiterating dissatisfaction with the 9 to 5 job routine.
Barely gettin' by, it's all takin' and no givin'
Continuing to struggle financially and receiving nothing in return.
They just used your mind and you never get the credit
Emphasizing the undervaluing of one's intellectual efforts.
It's enough to drive you crazy if you let it
Highlighting the potential mental toll of these circumstances.
Workin' 9 to 5, yeah they got you where they want you
Feeling trapped and controlled in the workplace environment.
There's a better life, and you dream about it, don't you?
Aspiring for a better life beyond the current constraints.
It's a rich man's game no matter what they call it
Stating that success often benefits those already wealthy.
And you spend your life puttin' money in his pocket
Continuously contributing to someone else's wealth and success.
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