Boss
7Seconds Lyrics
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How come everything I say is wrong
You never ever open your mind
You never seem to hear the things I say
'Cause you're the boss, have a say
Everything must go your way
But count me out, I'm not about to listen!
Judge from what I say and what I do
Tell me that you understand, you care
But when I speak you're never fucking there
'Cause you're the boss, have a say
Everything must go your way
But count me out, I'm not about to listen!
You judge me from your "upper" point of view
Judge from what I say and what I do
Tell me that you understand, you care
But when I speak you're never fucking there
The lyrics of 7Seconds's song "Boss" describe a typical boss-employee dynamic, where the boss always has the final say and the employee feels unheard and undervalued. The song focuses on the frustration and resentment that builds up in this kind of relationship. The verses highlight the communication breakdown between the two parties, as the boss never seems to listen or understand the employee's perspective. The chorus repeats the phrase "you're the boss, have a say, everything must go your way", emphasizing the power dynamic at play.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of defiance and refusal to be controlled by the boss. The line "count me out, I'm not about to listen" communicates the employee's desire for autonomy and independence. The use of profanity in the final line of each verse also adds to the rebellious tone of the song.
Overall, "Boss" is a critique of the hierarchical power structures in the workplace, and a call for respect and equality between employers and employees.
Line by Line Meaning
How come everything you say is right
You believe that you are always right and that your opinions are superior to mine
How come everything I say is wrong
You have a tendency to dismiss my opinions and ideas, no matter how valid they may be
You never ever open your mind
You refuse to consider any perspectives other than your own
You never seem to hear the things I say
You consistently ignore and disregard the things I say, regardless of their importance or relevance
'Cause you're the boss, have a say
You believe that your position of authority gives you the right to make all decisions and control all aspects of the situation
Everything must go your way
You refuse to compromise and insist on having everything happen exactly as you want it to
But count me out, I'm not about to listen!
I refuse to continue to subject myself to your dismissive and controlling behavior
You judge me from your "upper" point of view
You hold yourself in a position of superiority and use that power to judge and belittle me
Judge from what I say and what I do
Instead of making assumptions based on your own biases and prejudices, consider my actual words and actions when evaluating me
Tell me that you understand, you care
You make empty promises to show empathy and compassion for my concerns, but your actions do not back up those words
But when I speak you're never fucking there
You continue to ignore and dismiss me, even when you have promised to hear me out
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[Verse 1]
How come everything you say is right?
How come everything I say is wrong?
You never open up your fucking mind
You never seem to hear the things I say
[Chorus]
Cause you're the boss, have a say
Everything must go your way
But count me out, I'm not about to listen!
[Verse 2]
You judge me from your "upper" point of view
Judge from what I say and what I do
Tell me that you understand, you care
But when I speak you're never fucking there
[Chorus]
Cause you're the boss, have a say
Everything must go your way
But count me out, I'm not about to listen!
[Chorus]
Cause you're the boss, have a say
Everything must go your way
But count me out, I'm not about to listen!
Cause you're the boss, have a say
Everything must go your way
But count me out, I'm not about to listen to your shit!
screenfixer
Best version
rafnaj1
where is this version from?
hank gege
@I Sold Your Dog To A Chinese Restaurant it was recorded before the crew in 83 but old school wasn't released until 1991
I Sold Your Dog To A Chinese Restaurant
It's from their album Old School. It was released a year before The Crew.