Work
Navigating Dreams and Demands: The Anthem of Everyday Hustle
Lyrics
Big dreams, big dreams, great big dreams, Utopian scenes
Expressing aspiration and ambition for significant dreams and utopian scenes.
I’ve got big dreams, big dreams, great big dreams, lots of blue and green
Continuation of the desire for big dreams with an emphasis on nature (blue and green).
But I’m low on dope, I’m oh so low on dopamine
Acknowledging a lack of dopamine, possibly indicating a low mood or motivation.
And the weekday’s got me against the ropes, ya know what I mean?
Feeling pressured and cornered by the challenges of the workweek.
Deadlines, bedtimes, do it again
Describing the cycle of deadlines and bedtimes, a routine to be repeated.
Alarm clock dragging me out of bed
Highlighting the struggle of waking up early with the intrusion of an alarm clock.
Work
Simply stating "Work" as a central theme or focus.
I don’t wanna
Expressing reluctance or resistance towards the idea of work.
But I gotta
Acknowledging the necessity of work despite the reluctance.
Go, yeah I know
Acceptance of the obligation to go to work despite personal preferences.
It takes work
Emphasizing that achieving goals requires effort and commitment.
Sacrifice
Acknowledging the need for sacrifice in pursuing one's goals.
My whole damn life
Summarizing a life dedicated to hard work and sacrifice.
Make the change
Encouraging the listener to make positive changes, possibly related to work or life.
Put the money in the bank
Advising to save money for the future.
Now go to work!
Reiterating the importance of going to work to achieve financial goals.
Go! I gotta go, I’m chewing Advil and pouring coffee down my throat
Expressing the urgency to leave for work, describing physical discomfort (chewing Advil).
There ain't no time to take a break
Stating the lack of time for breaks and the necessity to keep working.
All that dirt is piling up but I won’t let it bury me
Despite challenges, refusing to let difficulties overwhelm and control.
I gotta dig, ease my soul
Expressing the need to persevere and find solace or satisfaction in the midst of challenges.
When the money’s in the bank maybe I’ll fly to Mexico
Connecting the idea of working to a potential reward, like a trip to Mexico.
Man it sucks, live to work, work to live
Reflecting on the challenges of the work-life balance but maintaining resilience.
But I ain't ever giving in
Declaring a commitment to never giving up despite the difficulties.
And just when you think that work is done
Highlighting the unpredictability of work, even when one thinks it's done.
Your boss says ya did wrong
Revealing the frustration of being criticized or reprimanded by a superior.
Man I don’t wanna go to work
Expressing a strong aversion to the idea of going to work.
I don’t wanna
Reiterating the reluctance to go to work despite its necessity.
But I gotta
Acknowledging the obligation to go to work even when unwilling.
I don’t wanna, but I gotta, I don’t wanna go to work
Expressing a strong desire to avoid going to work.
Sacrifice
Reiterating the theme of sacrifice in the context of a lifelong commitment.
My whole damn life
Emphasizing that this commitment is a constant in life, unlikely to change.
And it’ll never change
Stating that the situation won't improve; the need to keep going to work persists.
I go to work, on a fucking Saturday
Highlighting the frustration of having to work even on a Saturday.
Now go to work
Reiterating the command to go to work despite personal wishes.
(Ah man, leave me alone, leave me alone, I don’t wanna go to work)
Expressing a strong desire to avoid work, possibly in a more desperate tone.
Work
Final repetition of the word "Work," emphasizing the central theme of the song.
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