For the Money
Charlie Major Lyrics
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i punch the clock and see the job through
i'm in in the morning and out by five
somedays i tell you i feel barely alive
well sometimes i wonder what do i do it for
i take all i can ‘til i can't take anymore
still i know i can't walk out that door
i do it, i do it, i do it, i do it for money
i do it, i do it, i do it, i do it for money
i do it, i do it, i do it, i do it for money
yeah that's what i do it for, for the money.
now me and the boss we don't always see eye to eye
you can never get it right no matter how hard you try
you can't get ahead, you can't fight back
you don't say a word, they'll give you the sack
well sometimes i wonder what is it all about
i put it all in and i get so little out
still i know i can't, i can't live without.
i do it, i do it, i do it, i do it for money
i do it, i do it, i do it, i do it for money
i do it, i do it, i do it, i do it for money
yeah that's what i do it for, for the money.
bread on the table and clothes on my back
roof over my head, a little piece of land out back
thirty more years i'll have it paid back
thirty more years i can tell them to
shove it right up there………
well sometimes i wonder what do i do it for
i take all i can ‘til i can't take anymore
still i know i can't walk out that door
i do it, i do it, i do it, i do it for money
i do it, i do it, i do it, i do it for money
i do it, i do it, i do it, i do it for money, yeah that's what i do it for
i do it, i do it, i do it, i do it for money
i do it, i do it, i do it, i do it for money
i do it, i do it, i do it, i do it for money
yeah that's what i do it for, for the money.
The lyrics of Charlie Major's song For The Money is a truthful and raw depiction of the struggles of working day after day at a job that often leaves a person feeling exhausted and unfulfilled. The singer of the song states that they go to work five days a week, every week of the year, and they always see the job through. From these lines, it is clear that the singer is a hard-working individual who takes their job seriously. However, the strain of this unfulfilling job is evident as the singer says, "somedays I tell you I feel barely alive."
The chorus of the song, where the singer repeatedly sings "I do it for the money", reveals that the primary motivation behind the singer's job is solely financial gain. The job may not feed their soul, but it puts bread on the table, clothes on their back, a roof over their head, and a little piece of land out back.
The song speaks to the universal truth that not everyone loves their job or finds meaning in it, but they still have to show up and do the work for the money. It is a relatable song for anyone who has ever had a job that leaves them feeling unfulfilled and wondering if this is all there is to life.
Line by Line Meaning
five days a week the whole year through
I work every weekday throughout the whole year.
i punch the clock and see the job through
I clock in and work until my shift is over.
i'm in in the morning and out by five
I arrive at work in the morning and leave at five in the evening.
somedays i tell you i feel barely alive
Some days, I feel completely drained.
well sometimes i wonder what do i do it for
Occasionally, I question why I even bother doing this job.
i take all i can ‘til i can't take anymore
I work as hard as I can until I'm completely exhausted.
still i know i can't walk out that door
Despite my exhaustion and frustration, I can't quit my job.
i do it, i do it, i do it, i do it for money
I work for the sole purpose of earning a paycheck.
now me and the boss we don't always see eye to eye
My boss and I don't always agree with each other.
you can never get it right no matter how hard you try
No matter how hard I try, I can't seem to do my job perfectly.
you can't get ahead, you can't fight back
I can't progress in my job and I can't argue with my boss.
you don't say a word, they'll give you the sack
If I speak up, I risk losing my job.
well sometimes i wonder what is it all about
Sometimes, I ask myself what's the point of all this.
i put it all in and i get so little out
I invest so much time and effort into my job, but I receive very little in return.
still i know i can't, i can't live without.
Despite everything, I know I can't survive without my job.
bread on the table and clothes on my back
My job provides me with enough money to afford food and clothing.
roof over my head, a little piece of land out back
My job also provides me with shelter and a small patch of land.
thirty more years i'll have it paid back
In thirty years, I will have paid off my home and my land.
thirty more years i can tell them to shove it right up there………
Once I've retired, I'll no longer have to put up with my job or my boss.
yeah that's what i do it for, for the money.
Ultimately, I work for the money.
Contributed by Sophie M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TsukibaraH
I was trying to remember what song has the line "I do it for the money" in it. It wasn't this one but this one was really fun. I added it to my 2024 playlist in Spotify. (Songs I discovered in the year 2024) thanks
@michaelroszell8156
Saw him George Canyon and doc walker live. Great show
@saphireroze001
OMG! I FINALLY FOUND IT! AFTER ALL THESE YEARS! I USE TO LISTEN TO THIS ALL TIME WHEN I WAS LITTLE.
@ryangoulet8058
Just seen him live!!!!
@almabelhumeur6672
Charlie is Metis. He did a concert in Waywayceecappo, MB reserve a few years back. My son was asked by the Cheif and Council to work as his bodyguard for the night. My son said he was a really nice guy. I use to listen to his music, he has some good tunes.
@roseb5139
Born and raised with Charlie Major.... I always wanted his autograph... he's one of my favs xo
@iciwiener3569
Rose B I think I have a few if I look around
@gordonhawley2005
Charlie Major another Ottawa Valley Canadian Country music talent With one of his most popular songs I Do It For Money
@iciwiener3569
50k views ! Couldn't find this song anywhere on youtube so I found my old Charlie Major CD and uploaded it, truly a shame I had to in the first place.
@Wstreak91
THE. BEST. SONG. EVER.