Story Behind The Song
Relates to the often boring, bleak existence of people who hate their job. Lot's of double meanings in lyrics...
Song Description
Dark tense verse with reflective Peter Gabriel-type vocal approach- chorus gets a little more hopeful as a release from frustration.
| Song Length |
3:36 |
Genre |
Rock - Progressive Rock, Rock - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Subject |
Frustration, General |
| Similar Artists |
Peter Gabriel |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Can't Punch A Clock
The monster rears his ugly head and drives me to the ground
The chains are wrapped around my legs, they make a coin-like sound
Will it ever end? Will it ever end?
I'm a man, I'm industrial, my body burns with pain
Make it hot, make it instantly, the orders never change
Will it ever end? Will it ever end?
I carried a dream in my pocket. Lost in the change, I forgot it.
Everything shattered. Cause money's what matters, I know, I know, I know...
Can't punch, can't punch a clock anymore
I'm packing, I'm packing my bags for the shore
Can't punch, can't punch a clock anymore
Can't punch a clock anymore
I won't work all day and night again.
"You can walk, you can run, you're free," he said
I never made you stay
The chains are in your head my friend, the chains you wear you made
That all ends tonight
CHORUS
I carried a dream in my pocket. Lost in the change, I forgot it.
Everything shattered. Cause money's what matters, I know, I know, I know...
CHORUS (2x)