Back To School
Anderson (Jon) and Vangelis Lyrics

Made my escape just a few days ago
I recently quit my job and broke free from the mundane routine

I don't want to tell you how low you can go
I don't want to discourage you by detailing how unpleasant the work could be

Movin' on up get a job quickly
I'm looking for better job opportunities to improve my life

Somthin' hit me I don't know wot it was
Something clicked in my mind and made me realize I need to make a change

I want to go back this (week)
I want to start my education journey this week

I want to go back this (minute)
I'm eager to start learning as soon as possible

They said I was unruly
My previous employer labeled me as difficult to manage

Better get a job
It's important to have a source of income

I really didn't understand the meaning of the word
I was inexperienced and unaware of what the job would entail

I tried to get an understanding with the foreman boss
I attempted to communicate with my superior to gain clarity about the work

He simply put me down and said I wasn't
My boss belittled me and claimed I wasn't dependable

(To be trusted)
My boss implied that I was untrustworthy

So I want to go back
I want to return to a place where I am valued and accepted

You might think I'm a crazy fool
You may perceive my decision to pursue education as foolish or irrational

Man its safer in there
The school environment is a safer and more supportive place compared to the harshness of the working world

The world outside is so uncool
The real world is unexciting and unenjoyable

I need the money right now, I need the right job
I need financial stability and a fulfilling job

The guys at work just needle me, they just can't get enough
My co-workers constantly bother and annoy me

I telephoned my friend, he said "same with me"
I spoke to a friend who shared a similar experience

So wot are we going to do in this unearthly factory
What can we do to make the most of our time in this unpleasant work environment?

I don't understand, how I was pushed to the brink
I don't comprehend how I ended up in this unfortunate situation

Man it's crazy out here in the 'outer' world
The real world is unpredictable and often irrational

So I'm sitting in the dark
I'm reflecting on my past and the choices I've made

In my bed the other night
I was thinking about this in bed the other night

Thinking about my teacher
I'm thinking about the guidance and support my teachers provided

Now wasn't she right
My teacher's advice turned out to be true

They said you'd get a shock
Teachers warned me about the harsh realities of the working world

Just like coming out of the womb
The experience of leaving the school environment can be overwhelming like the experience of being born

The world outside's enormous
The real world is vast and full of opportunities and challenges

There's only so much room
You need to work hard to succeed and make a place for yourself in the world

People kick and tear your brain
People can be unkind and disrespectful, which can harm mental health

Life outside's insane
Real life can be unpredictable and tumultuous

I really tried to work so hard
I attempted to perform to the best of my ability

They told me scrub the floor
My boss gave me menial and unpleasant tasks

They kicked me like a toy
My boss treated me as a disposable and insignificant employee

Nailed me to the door
My boss figuratively trapped me in a difficult work situation

I want to hear it, hear it
I crave knowledge and education

Hear the golden rule
I want to learn the valuable lessons and principles taught by my teachers

I want to go back to school
I want to return to the safe and nurturing environment of school to continue my education