Bread And Butter
Bhi Bhiman Lyrics
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We know when to work, we know when to party.
Pride is something that I am lacking in.
Some might say it borders on a sin.
Anger shows itself now and again.
I just hold my breath and count to 10.
Cause every day I get up early in the mornin'
Find my watch and get to work, the crack of dawnin'
But no one seem to wanna love the????
We know went to work, we know when the party.
We know when to work, we know when to party.
Don't be jelly that's my bread-and-butter.
Don't be jelly that's my bread-and-butter.
That's my jam right there, cinnamon, sugar, honey.
Lady marmalade that tart she owes me money.
Aunt Jemima is a thieving 49er.
Jimmy Dean ain't gonna make it but he's drowning
This one wanna steal a slice of cheese
Keeps me jelly on me ham indeed???
Egg, he want to lay in bed all day.
Cup of coffee, steal his wife away.
Don't be jelly that's my bread-and-butter.
Don't be jelly that's my bread-and-butter.
We know went to work, we know when the party.
We know when to work, we know when to party.
Money isn't everything you know.
It won't buy you love your heart can hold
9 o'clock I pick my tray up there
5 o'clock I set it down again
This is what I do, sweat down to the bone
Lifetime of hard work, I've come into my own
We know when to work, we know when to party.
We know when to work, we know when to party.
Bhi Bhiman's song "Bread And Butter" is a commentary on the importance of hard work and balance in life. The lyrics express a recognition of the value of both work and leisure, and imply that one can only truly enjoy and appreciate the latter when the former has been firmly established. The opening lines, "We know when to work, we know when to party", set the tone for the rest of the song, which touches on themes of pride, anger, and jealousy as they relate to work and success.
The repeated refrain of "Don't be jelly, that's my bread-and-butter" reinforces the idea that hard work is the foundation of one's success, and that it is important to celebrate and protect one's achievements. The references to various breakfast foods, including jam, honey, and bacon, suggest that these items are a metaphor for the things that make life worth living: the sweet moments of leisure and indulgence that are all the more satisfying when earned through hard work and dedication.
Ultimately, "Bread And Butter" is a celebration of the human spirit, and a call to find joy and meaning in all aspects of life, whether at work or at play.
Line by Line Meaning
We know went to work, we know when the party.
We are aware of when it's time to work and when it's time to relax and have fun.
Pride is something that I am lacking in.
I don't have much pride in myself or my accomplishments.
Some might say it borders on a sin.
Some people might consider my lack of pride to be a negative thing.
Anger shows itself now and again.
I do experience anger from time to time.
I just hold my breath and count to 10.
When I feel angry, I try to calm myself down by breathing and counting.
Cause every day I get up early in the mornin'
I wake up early every day.
Find my watch and get to work, the crack of dawnin'
As soon as I wake up, I look for my watch and start working right away.
Everybody wants to be a star
Many people desire fame and recognition.
But no one seem to wanna love the?????
However, it seems that nobody wants to love or appreciate the things that really matter.
Don't be jelly that's my bread-and-butter.
Please don't be jealous of what I do to make a living.
That's my jam right there, cinnamon, sugar, honey.
What I do for a living is my favorite thing, like a delicious jam made with cinnamon, sugar, and honey.
Lady marmalade that tart she owes me money.
I have a problem with a woman named Lady Marmalade who owes me money.
Aunt Jemima is a thieving 49er.
I have also had issues with Aunt Jemima, who I believe is a thief.
Jimmy Dean ain't gonna make it but he's drowning
I don't think Jimmy Dean will succeed because he seems to be in over his head.
This one wanna steal a slice of cheese
Certain people around me are trying to take advantage of me or steal from me.
Keeps me jelly on me ham indeed???
This situation is making me feel unsure or hesitant about things.
Egg, he want to lay in bed all day.
There is someone in my life who is lazy and doesn't like to work.
Cup of coffee, steal his wife away.
I believe that this person's wife is going to leave him for someone else.
Money isn't everything you know.
Money is not the most important thing in life.
It won't buy you love your heart can hold
Money cannot buy the love and happiness that come from within.
9 o'clock I pick my tray up there
Every day at 9 o'clock, I start my work day.
5 o'clock I set it down again
At the end of the day, around 5 o'clock, I finish my work and put everything away.
This is what I do, sweat down to the bone
My job is very demanding, and I work hard every day.
Lifetime of hard work, I've come into my own
After a lifetime of working hard, I have finally achieved success and independence.
Contributed by Charlie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics
We know went to work, we know when the party.
We know when to work, we know when to party.
Pride is something that I am lacking in.
Some might say it borders on a sin.
Anger shows itself now and again.
I just hold my breath and count to 10.
Cause every day I get up early in the mornin'
Find my watch and get to work, the crack of dawnin'
Everybody wants to be a star
But no one seem to wanna love the????
We know went to work, we know when the party.
We know when to work, we know when to party.
Don't be jelly that's my bread-and-butter.
Don't be jelly that's my bread-and-butter.
That's my jam right there, cinnamon, sugar, honey.
Lady marmalade that tart she owes me money.
Aunt Jemima is a thieving 49er.
Jimmy Dean ain't gonna make it but he's drowning
This one wanna steal a slice of cheese
Keeps me jelly on me ham indeed???
Egg, he want to lay in bed all day.
Cup of coffee, steal his wife away.
Don't be jelly that's my bread-and-butter.
Don't be jelly that's my bread-and-butter.
We know went to work, we know when the party.
We know when to work, we know when to party.
Money isn't everything you know.
It won't buy you love your heart can hold
9 o'clock I pick my tray up there
5 o'clock I set it down again
This is what I do, sweat down to the bone
Lifetime of hard work, I've come into my own
We know when to work, we know when to party.
We know when to work, we know when to party.
@Jmsbckwrds
Love this song! I hear it all the time at work.
@tomriddler9590
Semaj Hardy me too I work at dillards
@Jmsbckwrds
Lol so do I
@redinferno3055
Semaj Hardy So do I but I work at Ross lol
@antoinewashington2544
You work at Ross too? Playlist is insane!!!
@redinferno3055
antoine washington It's my favorite lol I jam 24/7 at work.
@MrAxebane
I've listened to this song about 15 times today, singing along, and I STILL can't get enough!! Gonna keep it on repeat for at least the next 30 minutes. Absolutely fantastic song, Bhi Bhiman!
@marlita00
How is this song not EVERYTHING to EVERYONE!?!!
@jaylethal4266
Mocha Marlita love it
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