Story Behind The Song
This wry account of one day in the life of an office worker begins as he stumbles to the shower. Having staggered into the office, he shuffles paper from 9 to 5, before mindlessly commuting back home, only to be haunted by the prospect of the routine being repeated tomorrow, and endlessly into the future.
The verses each describe 3 emotional milestones of the worker?s day, whilst the chorus emphasises the futility of the whole procedure.
Song Description
This wry account of one day in the life of an office worker begins as he stumbles to the shower. Having staggered into the office, he shuffles paper from 9 to 5, before mindlessly commuting back home, only to be haunted by the prospect of the routine being repeated tomorrow, and endlessly into the future.
The verses each describe 3 emotional milestones of the worker?s day, whilst the chorus emphasises the futility of the whole procedure.
| Song Length |
4:15 |
Genre |
Blues - General, Jazz - Swing |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Restless, Troubled |
Subject |
Office, Frustration |
| Similar Artists |
The Blues Brothers, Men At Work |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1970 - 1979 |
| |
Lyrics
Office Job Blues
© 2005 Andrew Scott
Every morning, hear my alarm clock ring,
Got to wake up, it's the same old thing.
Stumble to the shower, dreading what the day will bring.
Chorus
Office Job Blues, Office Job Blues,
Paperwork nine to five,
Office Job Blues, Office Job Blues
When will I come alive?
Office Job Blues, How will I survive?
Reach the office; feel like I've got to get away.
Shuffle paper, sit at a desk all day.
Only one reason, when can I have my pay?
Chorus
Every evening, ride on the homebound train.
Today might be over but tomorrow I'll be back again
Office job's got me tied down with a chain.
Chorus