Work Song
Corbin Hanner Lyrics
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Drink my coffee hurry up got to got to got to get to work on time
Hear the whistle whoop whoop whoop whoop
And the train goin' down the track see you later hurry back
Out of my way hey got to get to work on time
Got to get to work on time
I got to hustle oh my muscles gettin' big
Ain't it hot hot sweatin' like a pig
I got to go pack a lunch workin' overtime
After taxes taxes barely make a dime
Punch a clock can't talk got to get to work on time
Got to get to work on time
Friday I'll pick up my baby we'll go out on the town yeah
Sunday drive in the country no one else around
Well it's Monday seven o'clock...
Hear the foreman get it movin' get the lead out
Monday mornin' head hurts wish he wouldn't shout
But yes sir yes bos got to get to work on time
Hear the whistle whoop whoop...
I got to hustle...
Got to get to work on time got to get to work on time
The lyrics to Corbin Hanner's song Work Song are about the daily routine of going to work on a Monday morning. The song speaks to the struggles of working hard to make ends meet and the monotony of the daily grind. The lyrics also touch on the idea of trying to enjoy the fruits of labor on the weekends, but ultimately recognizing the need to return to work on Monday.
The song’s opening lines sets the tone for the entire piece. The singer’s urgency is evident as they rush to get ready for work. The sound of the train and the announcement of the whistle signify the start of the workday, and the singer’s repeated mantra of “got to get to work on time” highlights the pressure to maintain punctuality. The lyrics convey the physical and mental strain of working long hours, as evident from the mention of sweating and aching muscles. The chorus repeats the importance of working hard and making it to work on time.
In summary, Work Song is a reflection on the daily grind of blue-collar workers who have to work hard to provide for themselves and their families. The song effectively captures the monotony and exhaustiveness of the daily routine, while also acknowledging the desire to enjoy the fruits of labor on the weekends.
Line by Line Meaning
Well it's Monday seven o'clock in the morning
The start of the work week feels overwhelming
Drink my coffee hurry up got to got to got to get to work on time
Trying to wake up and fuel up for the long day ahead
Hear the whistle whoop whoop whoop whoop
The sound of the train signifies the start of the work day
And the train goin' down the track see you later hurry back
Leaving family and friends to go to work
Out of my way hey got to get to work on time
Nothing can obstruct or prevent from getting to work on time
Got to get to work on time
Acknowledgement of the importance of punctuality
I got to hustle oh my muscles gettin' big
Physical labor and hard work can make one stronger
Ain't it hot hot sweatin' like a pig
The labor can be exhausting and uncomfortable
Got to hurry scurry got to get to work on time
Rushing to finish the morning routine and leave for work
I got to go pack a lunch workin' overtime
Long hours require bringing food from home to fuel up
After taxes taxes barely make a dime
Much of the hard-earned money goes towards taxes
Punch a clock can't talk got to get to work on time
Strict working conditions leave little room for breaks or conversation
Friday I'll pick up my baby we'll go out on the town yeah
Looking forward to finally enjoying life outside of work
Sunday drive in the country no one else around
Enjoying the peace and quiet of nature on weekends
Hear the foreman get it movin' get the lead out
Pressure from management to work harder, faster
Monday mornin' head hurts wish he wouldn't shout
The pressure of the work week can take a toll on one's well-being
But yes sir yes bos got to get to work on time
Obeying authority and recognizing the importance of the job
Got to get to work on time
Reiterating the importance of punctuality
Hear the whistle whoop whoop...
The cycle of work continues, day in and day out
I got to hustle...
Reiterating the physical labor and hard work required for the job
Got to get to work on time got to get to work on time
Final reminder of the importance of punctuality
Contributed by Alyssa L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@AaronJHerrmann
Fond memories listening every Monday on WIXX in Green Bay, WI
@joekotecki8007
Me too!!!
@l_l_l_l_l_l_l
Yes
@cheesymcwheezy7285
Hey i live there too
@imanol7877
I'm replying a year late, but I too listen to this every Monday on 101 WIXX
@danicouillard3702
Yessss, this would be on the radio every Monday when I was on the bus to go to school!
@user-bt4jk2se6v
Hearing this song after growing up in Wisconsin and listening to this song on the bus every morning brings back some nostalgia.
@nktitan2283
Same, some of my best memories was listening to this song on the bus
@civilwarwasaninsidejob7405
Played every Monday on our buses down in Southeast Missouri then we got Finally Friday - George Jones every Friday!
@Monica-px5ji
They always played this Mondays on WIXX my mom would turn it up while we would be eating breakfast for school 😂