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Steely Dan Dirty Work Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.67/10 [3 votes]Album: Can't Buy a Thrill / Original Release Date: 1972-10Genre: RockSong Duration: 3 min 08 sec
Dirty Work
Steely Dan
Steely Dan
STEELY DAN
- Dirty Work LyricsTimes are hard
you're afraid to pay the fee
So you find yourself somebody
who can do the job for free
When you need a bit of lovin'
cause your man is out of town
That's the time you get me runnin'
and you know I'll be around
(chorus)
I'm a fool to do your
dirty work, oh yeah
I don't wanna do your
dirty work, no more
I'm a fool to do your
dirty work, oh yeah
Light the candle
put the lock upon the door
You have sent the maid home early
like a thousand times before
Like the castle in its corner
in a medieval game
I foresee terrible trouble
and I stay here just the same
(chorus)
(instrumental)
(chorus 2x)
you're afraid to pay the fee
So you find yourself somebody
who can do the job for free
When you need a bit of lovin'
cause your man is out of town
That's the time you get me runnin'
and you know I'll be around
(chorus)
I'm a fool to do your
dirty work, oh yeah
I don't wanna do your
dirty work, no more
dirty work, oh yeah
Light the candle
put the lock upon the door
You have sent the maid home early
like a thousand times before
Like the castle in its corner
in a medieval game
I foresee terrible trouble
and I stay here just the same
(chorus)
(instrumental)
(chorus 2x)
Facts about Dirty Work
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Dirty Work is written by Donald Jay Fagen, Walter Carl Becker.
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It is first released on October 01, 1972 as part of Steely Dan's album "Can't Buy a Thrill" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 1st track on this album.
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When we try to understand the message behind it, the lyrics of 'Dirty Work' by Steely Dan revolve around a person who is being exploited by a partner, always doing things for someone who does not give anything back. The use of 'dirty work' as a metaphor stands for the unlikable and tiresome tasks along with the emotional strain that one is ready to suffer for another person who does not even recognize the worth or the effort put in them. The lyrics of Dirty work heavily focus on the aspects of angst, love, despair, and heartbreak reflecting. The song seems to emphasize the presence of unrequited love, manipulation and exploitation culminating in regret and resignation. The lyrics touch upon the themes of adult relationships and suggestive situations, which might be inappropriate for little kids. Although there is no profanity or graphic content, the context suggests the presence of adult themes that require parental discretion.
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Dirty Work falls under the genre Rock.
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Dirty Work song length is 3 minutes and 08 seconds.
Who wrote Dirty Work lyrics?
Dirty Work is written by Donald Jay Fagen, Walter Carl Becker.
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When was Dirty Work released?
It is first released on October 01, 1972 as part of Steely Dan's album "Can't Buy a Thrill" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 1st track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Dirty Work lyrics?
When we try to understand the message behind it, the lyrics of 'Dirty Work' by Steely Dan revolve around a person who is being exploited by a partner, always doing things for someone who does not give anything back. The use of 'dirty work' as a metaphor stands for the unlikable and tiresome tasks along with the emotional strain that one is ready to suffer for another person who does not even recognize the worth or the effort put in them. The lyrics of Dirty work heavily focus on the aspects of angst, love, despair, and heartbreak reflecting. The song seems to emphasize the presence of unrequited love, manipulation and exploitation culminating in regret and resignation. The lyrics touch upon the themes of adult relationships and suggestive situations, which might be inappropriate for little kids. Although there is no profanity or graphic content, the context suggests the presence of adult themes that require parental discretion.
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Which genre is Dirty Work?
Dirty Work falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Dirty Work?
Dirty Work song length is 3 minutes and 08 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Donald Jay Fagen, Walter Carl Becker
Record Label(s): 1972 UMG Recordings, Inc
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