Bright Future In Sales
Fountains of Wayne Lyrics

Sleeping on a planter at the Port Authority
I am so tired and stressed that I passed out on a public bench for lack of energy to go home.

Waiting for my bus to come
Although I want to leave, I don't know when my bus is coming and have no control over the situation.

Seven scotch-and-sodas at the office party
I drank a lot of alcohol at a work event to relieve stress and cope with life.

Now I don't remember where I'm from
I am so overwhelmed that I have lost touch with my identity, my purpose, and my origin.

I think I had a black wallet
I am uncertain if even the simplest of things, like the color of my wallet, are still with me or not.

In my back pocket
I usually keep my wallet in my back pocket, but I am too disoriented to remember if it is still there or not.

With a bus ticket
I have a ticket to go somewhere, but I am not sure where exactly or why I want to go there.

And a picture of my baby inside
I carry a sentimental object with me to remind me of my loved ones, but it doesn't seem to be enough to make me happy or grounded.

And if I make it home alive
I am so depleted that I am worried I might not even make it home in one piece.

I'm gonna get my shit together
I need to find a way to regain control of my life, be more responsible and productive, and stop feeling so lost and hopeless.

'Cause I can't live like this forever
I am aware that my current lifestyle, filled with anxiety, confusion, and drinking, is unsustainable and might lead to my downfall.

You know I've come too far
Even though I don't remember where I'm from, I know I have traveled a long way, metaphorically, to build a career and support my family.

And I don't want to fail
I have high expectations for myself and want to keep climbing the corporate ladder, making more money, and achieving success.

I got a new computer
I have invested in new technology to help me work more efficiently, stay organized, and impress my colleagues.

And a bright future in sales
I believe that if I work hard enough and use my skills wisely, I can become a top-performing salesperson and achieve great things in my job.

Heading for the airport on a misty morning
I am always moving, always traveling, always chasing something new and exciting, even if it requires waking up early or dealing with bad weather.

Gonna catch a flight to Baltimore
I am going to an unfamiliar place, which might involve meeting new people, attending a conference, or pursuing a business opportunity.

Try to kill an hour with a whiskey sour
I still use alcohol as a coping mechanism, as a way to relax my nerves, take the edge off, and socialize with others.

If there's time I might have just one more
I know I should pace myself and not drink too much, but I fear missing out, wasting time, or being too sober around others.

I had a line on a brand new account
I was close to landing a big customer, which could have boosted my reputation, commissions, and career prospects.

But now I can't semm to find
I have lost valuable information, contacts, or details that could have helped me secure the deal, and I am frustrated and stressed.

Where I wrote that number down
I have probably forgotten or misplaced a critical piece of paper or electronic file that contained the client's contact information, and I am kicking myself for it.

I try to focus, I'm staring at the screen
I am trying my best to concentrate, stay focused, and get work done, but my mind is clouded, and my eyes are tired and strained.

Pretending like I know
I am faking confidence, pretending to be on top of things, even though I feel lost, confused, and out of my depth.

What all these little flashing lights mean
I am surrounded by technology that I don't fully understand or control, and it makes me feel even more overwhelmed and intimidated.

I gotta get my shit together
I am repeating my earlier mantra, trying to motivate myself, and convince myself that I can still improve and overcome my challenges.

You know I;ve come too far
I am reminding myself that I have already invested a lot of time, effort, and money into my career, and I don't want to waste it all or disappoint myself or others.