Story Behind The Song
This song came about after it's hook was written. "It seems like all my friends are turning up jobless" is actually true, in this modern political climate.
Song Description
"Jobless" is a song with a comedic bent about joblessness and unemployment in the modern era. It's characters are Jeff, who is struggling with an unemployment office agent, and Troy, who is trying to purchase liquor with food stamps.
Song Length |
4:12 |
Genre |
Rock - Alternative, Pop - Alternative |
Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Relaxed, Tense |
Subject |
Economics, General |
Similar Artists |
Beck, Steely Dan |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
it could happen to you
like it happened to Jeff
at the unemployment office desk
when she pulled him apart
like a wing from a breast
and she spilled her poisoned ink
stabbing at the clipboard
she's got this job
(chorus)
it seems like all my frinds are turning up jobless
it could happen to you
like it happened to Troy
at the supermarket checkout aisle
when the lady behind
called the manager here
she said you can't buy that with foodstamps
you'll have to pay cash
Troy likes to drink
(chorus)