Lyrics
Well a worker goes to work each day
Workers go to work daily as part of their routine.
He goes to work to earn his pay, earn his pay
They work to receive their wages or salary.
The boss don't like the union
The employer disapproves of the labor union.
cos the union makes the workers strong
The union empowers the workers, which the boss opposes.
Reds strike the blues
Communists (or left-wing political groups) support the workers' struggles.
Well a worker goes to work each day
Reiteration of workers' daily work routine for pay.
He goes to work to earn his pay, earn his pay
Reiteration of the purpose of working for monetary compensation.
The boss don't like the union
Reiteration of the employer's dislike for the union.
cos the union makes the workers strong
Reiteration of the union's role in fortifying the workers, opposed by the boss.
Reds strike the blues
Repeated mention of communist support for worker causes.
The worker went on strike today
A worker has initiated a strike seeking better wages, a fair living income.
He went on strike for better pay a living wage
Clarifies the reason behind the worker's strike for better pay and living conditions.
The workers strike and the bosses don't
During strikes, workers halt work while bosses resist.
No workforce no profit
Highlighting the dependence of profit on the workforce.
Let's keep them bosses on the run
Suggests keeping employers under pressure by empowering workers.
Reds strike the blues
Reiterating communist involvement in supporting workers.
If you really want to be free
Encouragement to embrace solidarity for true freedom.
Take a tip from solidarity
Advocacy for solidarity as a means to achieve freedom and rights.
Reds strike the blues
Reaffirmation of communist support for worker strikes.
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