Summertime Blues
Work Blues: Battling Summer Struggles for a Dollar
Lyrics
Well, I'm a gonna raise a fuss, I'm a gonna raise a holler
Expressing frustration and determination to make a complaint or protest.
I've been working all summer just to try and earn a dollar
Highlighting the hard work put in during the summer to earn money.
Well, I went to the boss, said I got a date
Reporting to the boss about having plans or a date.
The boss said "No Dice, son, you gotta work late"
Encountering resistance from the boss who insists on working late.
Sometimes I wonder, what am I gonna do
Expressing uncertainty and concern about the situation.
There ain't no cure for the summertime blues
Conveying a sense of helplessness or frustration with no solution to summer-related problems.
Well, my mom and poppa told me, "Son you gotta earn some money
Recounting parental advice on the importance of earning money for privileges like using the car.
If you want to use the car to go out next Sunday"
Connecting the need for money to access a car for social activities.
Well, I didn't go to work, I told the boss I was sick
Choosing not to work, feigning illness to the boss.
He said "You can't use the car 'cause you didn't work a lick"
Facing consequences as the boss denies car privileges due to not working.
Sometimes I wonder, what am I gonna do
Reflecting on the predicament and searching for a solution.
There ain't no cure for the summertime blues
Reiterating the lack of a remedy for the challenges posed by the summertime.
Gonna take two weeks, gonna have a fine vacation
Planning a two-week vacation as a break from the difficulties.
Gonna take my problems to the United Nations
Humorously suggesting bringing personal problems to a global scale, possibly indicating the severity of the issues.
Well, I went to my congressman, he said, quote
Seeking assistance from a higher authority, the United Nations, to no avail.
"I'd like to help you son but you're too young to vote"
Encountering a setback as the congressman acknowledges the issue but cannot provide help due to the protagonist's age.
Sometimes I wonder, what am I gonna do
Expressing ongoing uncertainty and frustration with the situation.
There ain't no cure for the summertime blues
Reiterating the lack of a solution for the challenges faced during the summertime.
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