Hands of a Working Man
Heartfelt Ode to Dedication
Lyrics
At the local diner, just outside of town
Describes the setting of a local diner just outside of town.
He comes in an hour early
The working man arrives an hour early to avoid the morning crowd.
Just to beat the morning crowd
Highlights the routine of the working man.
He stares out the window
He gazes out the window while stirring his coffee, possibly reflecting on life.
And stirs his coffee cup
Symbolizes the repetitiveness of his daily life.
Another day, another dollar
Expresses the monotony of earning a living.
Short of catching up
Suggests financial struggles, falling short of catching up with expenses.
Same old job, same old dull routine
Reiterates the unchanging nature of his job and routine.
But in his heart, he knows what it brings
Despite the routine, he finds meaning and purpose in his heart.
A two bedroom house
Describes the modest home the working man provides for his family.
For his family of three
Emphasizes the size of the family living in the two-bedroom house.
He's giving his all, making ends meet
He dedicates himself to supporting his family financially.
A second hand car, a washing machine
Lists basic possessions, highlighting the simplicity of their life.
They may not have much
Acknowledges their lack of material wealth.
But he gets what they need
He ensures they have what they need despite limited resources.
With the hands of a working man
Emphasizes the significance of the working man's hands in providing for his family.
Down at the factory, standing in line
Shifts to the factory where the working man is employed.
He waits to punch the time clock
He waits to clock in, facing the challenges of the workday.
A million worries on his mind
His mind is burdened with numerous concerns.
Oh, Jimmy's needing braces
Specifically mentions the financial needs of family members (Jimmy's braces, Betty's time).
And Betty's needing time
Illustrates the pressures and responsibilities he carries.
And the problems that he's facing
Challenges are accumulating and causing internal stress.
They're all building up inside
Same old job, same old dull routine
Despite the routine, he recognizes the value and purpose in his work.
But in his heart, he knows what it brings
A two bedroom house
Repeats the description of his family's living situation.
For his family of three
Highlights the sacrifices he makes for his family.
He's giving his all, making ends meet
Reaffirms his commitment to making ends meet.
A second hand car, a washing machine
Reiterates their modest possessions.
They don't have much
Emphasizes their lack of abundance.
But he gets what they need
Despite limitations, he ensures they have what they need.
With the hands of a working man
Same old job, same old dull routine
-But in his heart, he knows what it brings
-A two bedroom house
-For his family of three
-He's giving his all, making ends meet
-A second hand car, a washing machine
-They don't have much
-But he gets what they need
-With the hands of a working man
-With the hands of a working man
Concludes by emphasizing the significance of the working man's hands in providing for his family.
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