Uncle Charlie
Uncle Charlie's Lesson: From Baseball Glory to 9-to-5 Reality
Lyrics
You might think you're the hottest thing to walk into the box
You may believe you are exceptionally skilled when entering the baseball field.
Posted big numbers out in the sticks, clever like a fox
You've achieved significant success in remote or less prominent areas, using clever tactics.
You might be 6 foot ten you might weigh 296
Physical description of a powerful player, emphasizing height and weight.
Muscles for days, lighting speed wrists, swinging the bat like matchsticks
Highlighting physical prowess and agility in wielding the baseball bat.
Look who got done in by the 9 to 5!
An ironic observation that even someone seemingly invincible can be defeated by ordinary work hours.
Uncle Charlie is gonna get you
Introduction of "Uncle Charlie" as a force to reckon with or a potential threat.
Uncle Charlie is gonna get you
Reiteration of the looming influence of "Uncle Charlie."
Uncle Charlie is gonna send you down
Anticipation that "Uncle Charlie" will lead to a downfall or demotion.
Every kid thinks they're the smartest guy to walk on two hind legs
Every individual thinks they are exceptionally intelligent.
Every kid thinks they can take the codgers down by at least a few pegs
Belief that young and energetic individuals can outperform older, more experienced counterparts.
You might start quick, you might look sick, but what about July
Acknowledging a potential quick start, but questioning sustainability, especially in July.
April flash don't equal cash when your good luck starts to dry
Emphasizing that initial success doesn't guarantee financial success when luck diminishes.
Oh, you don't look so pretty now!
An ironic comment on the diminished attractiveness of someone facing challenges.
You think you can put the bat out on the plate and let the pitcher do the work
Suggesting overconfidence in letting the bat do the work instead of actively participating.
You might laugh out loud when you make him go beserk
An expectation of amusement when causing frustration for the pitcher.
You don't think you need to listen to what the other people say
Disregarding advice or opinions from others.
But you're riding high in April, you can be shot down in May
Warning about the unpredictability of success, relating it to the months of April and May.
Look who got done in by the 9 to 5!
Reiteration of the ironic observation that even the seemingly invincible can be impacted by regular work hours.
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