LEO SAYER
- Work Lyrics / with translationsfive days out of seveneight hours of every oneI'm tryin' to buy a piece of heavenbut I'll be gonebefore that heaven comes
work, work, workwho nees it?it's all I ever seem to doI'm killin' myself for a livin'livin' the workin' man's blues
minute to minuteday after daywherever I go it's always the sameI work a little longerto make up my paybut when the cheque comes alongthey've taken half of it away
all the work, work, workwho nees it?all I ever seem to doyou know I'm killin' myself for a livin'I should be stayin' at home with youcity to cityall over the worldwherever I been to -- that's all I ever heard
you work a little longerto double up on that paywhen the taxman comes alongthey take half of it away
work, work, workwho nees it?it's all I ever seem to doI'm killin', killin' time for a livin'livin' the workin' man's blues
yeah, it's all work! work! work! work!that's all it iskillin' myself for a livin'like drivin' a nail straight into my handI've been workin' my life away
work, work, workwho nees it?it's all I ever seem to doI'm killin' myself for a livin'livin' the workin' man's blues
minute to minuteday after daywherever I go it's always the sameI work a little longerto make up my paybut when the cheque comes alongthey've taken half of it away
all the work, work, workwho nees it?all I ever seem to doyou know I'm killin' myself for a livin'I should be stayin' at home with youcity to cityall over the worldwherever I been to -- that's all I ever heard
work, work, workwho nees it?it's all I ever seem to doI'm killin', killin' time for a livin'livin' the workin' man's blues
yeah, it's all work! work! work! work!that's all it iskillin' myself for a livin'like drivin' a nail straight into my handI've been workin' my life away
Facts about Work
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Work is written by Tom Snow, Leo Sayer.
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It is first released in 1979 as part of Leo Sayer's album "Here" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
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When we think about what all of this might truly mean, the song 'Work' by Leo Sayer depicts the battle of a man who exists in a cycle of perpetual work to achieve financial stability while sacrificing his personal time and social connections. The lyrics show how people feel when they work too much without receiving proper recognition but they want to escape their permanent work existence because they seek improved living standards. The lyrics of Work mainly deliver social commentary while expressing feelings of despair and introspection and showing the experience of being alone. The song shows how people need to learn to handle their work and personal life demands while they experience pressure from their financial obligations and face the repetitive nature of their everyday activities. The lyrics expound on the challenges that exist in hard work which may prove difficult for understanding to young children. The song contains no clear themes, but the repeated phrase 'killing myself for a living' along with work-related frustrations necessitate parental supervision.
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Work falls under the genre Rock.
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Work song length is 3 minutes and 28 seconds.
Who wrote Work lyrics?
Work is written by Tom Snow, Leo Sayer.
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When was Work released?
It is first released in 1979 as part of Leo Sayer's album "Here" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Work lyrics?
When we think about what all of this might truly mean, the song 'Work' by Leo Sayer depicts the battle of a man who exists in a cycle of perpetual work to achieve financial stability while sacrificing his personal time and social connections. The lyrics show how people feel when they work too much without receiving proper recognition but they want to escape their permanent work existence because they seek improved living standards. The lyrics of Work mainly deliver social commentary while expressing feelings of despair and introspection and showing the experience of being alone. The song shows how people need to learn to handle their work and personal life demands while they experience pressure from their financial obligations and face the repetitive nature of their everyday activities. The lyrics expound on the challenges that exist in hard work which may prove difficult for understanding to young children. The song contains no clear themes, but the repeated phrase 'killing myself for a living' along with work-related frustrations necessitate parental supervision.
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Which genre is Work?
Work falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Work?
Work song length is 3 minutes and 28 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Tom Snow, Leo SayerRecord Label(s): 1979 Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group company
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