Story Behind The Song
Spent a number of weeks in 2007 working 60+ hours a week, and on a project that was thankless. The experience of weekly travel, high stress, anxiety, and thoughts about working this hard until retirement spurned this song.
Song Description
Ever wonder why people work for decades only to start doing what they really want to do upon retirement?
There's a bit of absurdity in working so hard in jobs that aren't interesting, just to wait to finally live your real , chosen life upon retirement w
| Song Length |
2:58 |
Genre |
Pop - Alternative, Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Glad, Stressed |
Subject |
Days of the week, Life |
| Similar Artists |
Ben Folds, Barenaked Ladies |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1980 - 1989 |
| |
Lyrics
Kicked in the teeth and left for dead
This job suits me just fine
You say I've got to believe that the road ahead
Is getting better all the time
Monday morning I'm off to the airport, delayed on the 9:18
Tuesday magic performed in the board room, I wonder what it really all means
Wednesdays and Thursdays are never easy, and the hard work starts at 5:00
But on Friday I'm coming home if I'm still alive
Kicked in the teeth and left for dead
This job suits me just fine
You say I've got to believe that the road ahead
Is getting better all the time
When "opportunity" comes along a-knocking
They say that you should answer the call
But sometimes you're better off to slam the door and lock it
Than set yourself right up for a fall
Cause when you're young "make a living" is so damn easy
And the future looks so bright
But it's a means to an end 'til the day you can retire, right?
Kicked in the teeth and left for dead
This job suits me just fine
You say I've got to believe that the road ahead
Is getting better all the time
Or is it really in my mind?
Kicked in the teeth and left for dead
This job suits me just fine
Now I finally believe that the road ahead
Is getting better all the time
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