…and by you I might mean me. Sometimes lyrics come screaming out of the speaker, and regardless of the other words that surround them they cause an emotional reaction. The following songs contain lyrics that shine a light on job dissatisfaction.
Specifically, my job dissatisfaction. These are 5 songs that play everyday on my workplace music system. Here’s to being a disgruntled employee!
Piano Man by Billy Joel
Offending lyric: But there’s someplace that he’d rather be
He says, “Bill, I believe this is killing me.”
As the smile ran away from his face
“Well I’m sure that I could be a movie star
If I could get out of this place”
Rocket Man by Elton John
Offending lyric: It’s just my job five days a week
9 to 5 by Dolly Parton
Offending lyric: They let you dream just to watch ‘em shatter
You’re just a step on the boss-man’s ladder
But you got dreams he’ll never take away
You’re in the same boat with a lotta your friends
Waitin’ for the day your ship’ll come in
‘n’ the tide’s gonna turn and it’s all gonna roll your way
Let’s be honest though. This whole song is about being unhappy with your job.
Stayin Alive by the Bee Gees
Offending lyric: Life goin’ nowhere. Somebody help me.
Somebody help me, yeah.
Life goin’ nowhere. Somebody help me.
Somebody help me, yeah. Stayin’ alive.
Footloose by Kenny Loggins
Offending lyric: I been working so hard
Keep punching my card
Eight hours, for what?…
You’re yearning, burning for some
Somebody to tell you
That life ain’t passing you by
I’m trying to tell you
It will if you don’t even try
Notable mention: Disqualified for not actually being played at my workplace
Take this job and shove it by Johnny Paycheck
What songs sum up your feelings about work? Are you one of these mythical creatures that love their job? Is your list better than mine? Share in the comments.
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