Work
Hockey Lyrics
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An easy life
That I never wanted
We agree
Headlong worked out I see
Is there a way that we could skip this part?
Because one time when I lose someone
Every time they wanted to cry for me
It might be worth it
All I say is
It's too much work, work, working
Just too much work for me
It's too much work, work, working
Just too much work for me
And so I saw you running on
I always knew you wouldn't come up with it
And I always, always look forward
That you wouldn't, wouldn't come up it
And you're just, just a big talker
I'm like you
And we don't, don't worry about it now
I really love when someone talks back to me
Even though it's work, work, work, yeah
Whoa it's too much work for me
It's too much work, work, working
Just so much work for me
It's too much work, work, work
Uh-oh uh-oh
It's too much work, work, work
Uh-oh uh-oh
It's too much work, work, work
Uh-oh uh-oh
It's too much work, work, work
Uh-oh uh-oh
And I guess there's a lot to learn
Well from a life of very fast days
Yes and I guess there's a lot to learn
All from a life of take-what-you-want-days
Oh, well me, well I just don't know
I'm just a preacher not a spiritual role
Oh well come on, just figure it out with me
Even though I know it's so
So much work, work, work, yeah
Just so much work for us
So much work, work, working
Just so much work for us
So much work, work, work
Uh-oh uh-oh
So much work, work, work
Uh-oh uh-oh
So much work, work, work
Uh-oh uh-oh
So much work, work, work
Uh-oh uh-oh
I tell 'em straight up
I'll do it, I shouldn't have to
Tell 'em straight up, yeah
I'll do it but I shouldn't have to
Tell 'em straight up
Yo, I'll do it, I shouldn't have to
So much work, work, work, yeah
Just so much work for me
That too much work, work, work, yeah
Whoa so much work for me
Far too much work, work, work, yeah
Whoa so much work for me
Goodbye
The song "Work" by Hockey seems to examine the theme of hard work and the desire to avoid it. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the lyrics "An easy life/ That I never wanted." This may suggest the singer's reluctance to put in the effort required to achieve a life of ease. The lines "Is there a way that we could skip this part?/ Because one time when I lose someone" may hint at the singer's fear of losing someone due to the demands of hard work, making them question if there is an alternative.
The chorus repeats the sentiment that the idea of hard work is simply too much for the singer to handle. The repetition of the phrase, "It's too much work, work, working/ Just too much work for me," reinforces the idea that the singer is resistant to the notion of putting in effort. The second verse seems to address a person who the singer perceives as someone who talks a lot but doesn't follow through on their actions. The lines "And so I saw you running on/ I always knew you wouldn't come up with it" may suggest the singer's frustration with someone who talks about working hard but doesn't follow through on their promises, adding to their aversion to the idea of hard work.
Overall, the song may be interpreted as a commentary on the perceived burden of hard work and the desire for an easy life. The repetition of the chorus and the imagery of people who talk about working hard but don't follow through seem to reinforce the singer's reticence to engage in hard work.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, well
The singer acknowledges their situation
An easy life
A comfortable life that the singer never wanted
That I never wanted
The singer did not desire the easy life they were given
We agree
The artist and someone else share a mutual understanding
Headlong worked out I see
The situation has been thoroughly thought through
Is there a way that we could skip this part?
The singer wants to avoid a certain aspect of the situation
Because one time when I lose someone
The singer has experienced loss before
Every time they wanted to cry for me
Those who have lost someone close to the artist seek comfort from them
All my life I guess I'm down with that
The artist has always been accepting of consoling others
It might be worth it
The artist considers the situation worth the effort
All I say is
The singer's final thought on the matter
It's too much work, work, working
The situation requires too much effort
Just too much work for me
The singer personally feels overwhelmed by the situation
And so I saw you running on
The singer observes someone else continuing to work despite the challenges
I always knew you wouldn't come up with it
The singer had no doubt the other person would struggle to succeed
And I always, always look forward
The artist remains optimistic about future progress
That you wouldn't, wouldn't come up it
As expected, the other person fails to accomplish the task
And you're just, just a big talker
The singer views the other person as all talk and no action
I'm like you
The singer identifies with the other person's struggles
And we don't, don't worry about it now
The artist suggests letting go of past mistakes and focusing on the present
I really love when someone talks back to me
The artist enjoys receiving feedback from others
Even though it's work, work, work, yeah
Despite the effort involved, the artist appreciates constructive criticism
Whoa it's too much work for me
The singer reiterates their feelings of being overwhelmed by the situation
It's too much work, work, working
The situation is too demanding
It's too much work, work, work
The previous line is repeated to emphasize the point
And I guess there's a lot to learn
The singer sees the situation as a learning experience
Well from a life of very fast days
The singer references their busy past
Yes and I guess there's a lot to learn
The artist reiterates their previous point
All from a life of take-what-you-want-days
The artist contrasts their past lifestyle with the current situation
Oh, well me, well I just don't know
The singer expresses uncertainty
I'm just a preacher not a spiritual role
The singer acknowledges their role as an influencer, but not as an all-knowing spiritual figure
Oh well come on, just figure it out with me
The artist invites someone else to work through the situation with them
Even though I know it's so
The artist recognizes the difficulty of the situation
So much work, work, work, yeah
The situation requires a significant amount of effort
Just so much work for us
The singer believes both parties share the burden of the situation
Tell 'em straight up
The artist urges honesty in communication
I'll do it, I shouldn't have to
The singer is willing to take on the task, but feels it is not their responsibility
Yo, I'll do it, I shouldn't have to
The previous line is repeated in a more casual tone
Whoa so much work for me
The singer repeats their feelings of being overwhelmed by the situation
Far too much work, work, work, yeah
The artist emphasizes the excessive amount of effort required
Goodbye
The song concludes
Contributed by Maya G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.