9 To 5
9 To 5

Dolly Parton - 9 To 5 Lyrics

In a world where the coffee's bitter and the boss is even more so, our beloved country queen Dolly Parton serves up a hearty dish of workplace reality with a side of sassy rebellion. "9 to 5" is an anthem for every underappreciated employee who's ever hustled… Read more

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9 To 5 Lyrics

Tumble outta bed and I stumble to the kitchen
Pour myself a cup of ambition
And yawn and stretch and try to come to life
Jump in the shower and the blood starts pumping
Out on the street the traffic starts jumping
With folks like me on the job from 9 to 5

Working 9 to 5, what a way to make a living
Barely getting by, it's all taking and no giving
They just use your mind and they never give you credit
It's enough to drive you crazy if you let it
9 to 5, for service and devotion
You would think that I would deserve a fat promotion
Want to move ahead but the boss won't seem to let me
I swear sometimes that man is out to get me

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
Waiting for the day your ship'll come in
And the tide's gonna turn and it's all gonna roll your way

Working 9 to 5, what a way to make a living
Barely getting by, it's all taking and no giving
They just use your mind and you never get the credit
It's enough to drive you crazy if you let it
9 to 5, yeah they got you where they want you
There's a better life, and you think about it, don't you?
It's a rich man's game no matter what they call it
And you spend your life putting money in his wallet

9 to 5, whoa what a way to make a living
Barely getting by, it's all taking and no giving
They just use your mind and they never give you credit
It's enough to drive you crazy if you let it

9 to 5, yeah they got you where they want you
There's a better life, and you dream about it, don't you?
It's a rich man's game no matter what they call it
And you spend your life putting money in his wallet

Writer(s): Dolly Parton
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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What is the Meaning of 9 To 5?

In a world where the coffee's bitter and the boss is even more so, our beloved country queen Dolly Parton serves up a hearty dish of workplace reality with a side of sassy rebellion. "9 to 5" is an anthem for every underappreciated employee who's ever hustled in the rat race, dreaming of greener pastures. Parton paints a vivid picture of the daily grind - early mornings, thankless tasks, dreams deferred - all for the benefit of a faceless higher-up. But amidst this bleak landscape, she injects hope and resilience; reminding us that dreams can't be taken away and someday, the tide will turn. It's not just about surviving, it's about holding onto your sanity and sense of self in a system designed to drain you dry. So here's to you, fellow dreamers: Keep pouring that cup of ambition!

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