Lyrics
Well I'm hiding my eyes from the morning sun
Expressing avoidance or reluctance to face the challenges of a new day.
And I keep on working till the work is all done
Persisting in work until all tasks are completed.
But a voice in my head keeps ticking away
Describing the presence of a persistent inner voice or thought.
As the sweat's hosed down from yet another day
Describing the physical exhaustion and effort of the day's work.
Well he works hard
Referring to someone who puts in significant effort.
And he lives hard
Highlighting a lifestyle characterized by both hard work and intense living.
And he breaks his back without nothing to gain
Describing the sacrifice without substantial rewards.
While the boss man sits around and drinks champagne
Criticizing a figure of authority who enjoys luxuries while others work.
All day (you work and you work and you work and)
Repetition of the toil endured throughout the day.
In life, there's just one transition
Reflecting on a singular life-changing event or phase.
All day (you work and you work and you work and)
Reiterating the continuous cycle of hard work in life.
In life, there's just one decision
Emphasizing the importance of making significant life choices.
Well I'm peeling the blisters off my working hand
Physically illustrating the toll of labor on the body.
Is that what it takes to make you understand?
Questioning if extreme measures are necessary for others to understand.
That it's something you read, not something you meant
Distinguishing between actions and intentions in communication.
To be slaving away without a shred of integrity
Criticizing the act of working without maintaining personal integrity.
He worked hard
Describing another individual's dedication and hardship.
And he lived hard
Reiterating a lifestyle marked by both hard work and intense living.
And he broke his back without nothing to say
Highlighting sacrifice without receiving acknowledgment or reward.
While the man in control was just laughing away
Criticizing those in power who enjoy the suffering of others.
All day (you work and you work and you work and)
Repetition emphasizing the enduring nature of hard work.
In life, there's just one transition
Reflecting on the continuous transitions in life.
All day (you work and you work and you work and)
Repetition highlighting the ongoing decision-making in life.
In life, there's just one decision
Emphasizing the critical nature of life's decisions.
Was it something you read?
Posing questions about the origin and intention behind actions.
Was it something you meant?
Questioning whether actions are deliberate or accidental.
Was it something you said?
Raising questions about the impact of spoken words.
Or was it heaven sent?
Contemplating whether events are destined or a result of personal choices.
All day (you work and you work and you work and)
Repetition underscoring the continuous cycle of work and life transitions.
In life, there's just one transition
Reiterating the inevitability of life transitions through work.
All day (you work and you work and you work and)
Emphasizing the ongoing decision-making process in life.
In life, there's just one decision
Repetition highlighting the importance of life decisions.
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