You're Not the Boss of Me

Embracing Freedom: Pip Skid's Anthem to Liberation Without a Boss
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Lyrics

Nothing in this world like not having a job

Expressing the freedom and uniqueness of not having a job.

I don't know what I'm doing but I don't have a boss

Emphasizing the lack of a boss and the uncertainty in the speaker's actions.

I make no money & it comes at a cost

Highlighting the financial struggles and the emotional cost of not making money.

My mind so blurry & I'm so lost

Describing a state of mental confusion and feeling lost.


Everything is holy fuck like when will it get done?

Frustration with delays and questioning when tasks will be completed.

Button my armour & then run around the sun

Motivation to face challenges, metaphorically buttoning up armor and running through life.

Everything I am is to my wife & to my mom

Dedicating oneself to family (wife and mom) and expressing a hope for personal improvement.

Hopefully I'll be better than the person I've become

An aspiration to become a better person than the current self.

Everything is tender to the touch & I'm so numb

Sensitivity to touch and emotional numbness.

Smashed into chunks lie a dusty stick of gum

Comparing oneself to a broken, discarded stick of gum, feeling shattered.

Everything is tendered to my income

Linking tenderness to income, possibly referencing financial struggles.

Their gonna call my numbers this time I'll win one

Anticipation of a positive change or success in a numerical context.

Everything I set out to do has been done

Reflecting on achievements and completing tasks.

Done a lot better but better than doing none

Acknowledging accomplishments but recognizing the potential for improvement.

Everything is always being spun

Highlighting the constant evolution and change in life.

Like a gun in the game of roulette that goes bung

Comparing life to a game of roulette with unpredictable outcomes.


Nothing in this world like not having a job

Reiterating the uniqueness of not having a job.

I don't know what I'm doing but I don't have a boss

Reemphasizing the speaker's lack of a boss and uncertainty about their actions.

I make no money & it comes at a cost

Repeating the financial struggles and emotional cost of not making money.

My mind so blurry & I'm so lost

Reiterating the mental state of being blurry and lost.


Pip, I've been so broke that my bank account was gravy

Personal experience of extreme financial hardship.

Had so much debt even Jesus couldn't save me

Describing a level of debt that even religious figures couldn't alleviate.

Quit all my jobs so I wouldn't get fired

Choosing unemployment over the fear of getting fired.

Bought myself a guitar sat around the campfire

Shifting to a more creative and expressive pursuit (playing guitar).

Played the GGGGGCP

Specific reference to a musical chord, possibly indicating a turning point.

Thought my mama be proud she could see me

Seeking approval and pride from the speaker's mother.

When from zero to hero & hero to legend

Transformation from a person with nothing to a legendary figure.

Boy from the rez using words as his weapon

Using words as a powerful tool, possibly for social change or self-expression.

Became my own boss & that's where I am currently

Attaining autonomy and becoming one's own boss.

Turned a blank page to a pocket full of currency

Turning a blank page (starting anew) into financial success.

Flipped it around from where I started thankfully

Expressing gratitude for positive changes in life.

Now I got these white folks that wanna write a rap for me

Encountering cultural appropriation or exploitation by others.

Hey Mr. Sumner Can I get a signature

Seeking validation or support from a figure, possibly sarcastically.

Singing autograph's & even taking pictures

Engaging in the trappings of fame, such as autographs and pictures.

No need to read through you can trust me I'm a liberal

Cynical reference to liberalism and a humorous take on trust.

I only want your land & your culture & your spirit too

Expressing a desire for cultural elements without genuine understanding or respect.

That's all, that's it

Summarizing the speaker's desires in a straightforward manner.

Put your fucking X

Concluding with a bold and explicit statement, possibly representing a rebellious attitude.

The lyrics of this song contain explicit content.
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