Clean
Container 90 Lyrics


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it's a filthy job
it's a filthy work
but someone got to do it

less is more
more is less
we got to keep it clean
filth dirt work (x4)





Overall Meaning

In Container 90's song "Clean," the lyrics focus on the idea of keeping things clean, while acknowledging that it's not always an easy task. The repeated lines "it's a filthy job" and "it's a filthy work" emphasize the difficulty of the work that needs to be done, while the repetition of "less is more" and "more is less" speaks to the idea that sometimes simplicity is the best approach to cleanliness. Overall, the song seems to be about the importance of taking care of the spaces in which we live and work, even if it's not always glamorous or enjoyable.


Line by Line Meaning

it's a filthy job
The task at hand is unclean and unpleasant.


it's a filthy work
The work being done is dirty and grimy.


but someone got to do it
Despite the unpleasantness, someone must take on this responsibility.


less is more
Minimizing excess and simplifying is beneficial.


more is less
Increasing quantity or complexity can actually be detrimental.


we got to keep it clean
We must make an effort to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.


filth dirt work (x4)
Repeating the list of unpleasant things that must be dealt with.




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