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Coffee
Josh Woodward Lyrics
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I check the headlines and decide that I am bored
I check my email and decide to answer later
Another cup of coffee and I drag myself to work
My life is grounded in a firm routine
Of coffee sleep and work
I am not boring, I just stick to what I know
I'm sitting there at work and I realized I forgot to wake up
Can't be productive when I'm dreaming 'bout a sheep
I go upstairs and get myself another cup of coffee
I get downstairs and then I spill it on the floor
My life is grounded in a firm routine
Of coffee sleep and work
I am not boring, I just stick to what I know
(solo)
Rockabye baby, on the tree top
Lunch hour's over, and I can't stay up
I wanna drink coffee, but that's a mistake
I best switch to decaf or I'll stay awake
My life is grounded in a firm routine
Of coffee sleep and work
I am not boring, I just stick to what I know
The lyrics in Josh Woodward's "Coffee" depict the life of someone who relies on coffee to get through the day. The song begins with the singer waking up in the morning, drinking coffee while reading the paper, and checking his email. The lyrics then transition to the singer at work, feeling unproductive due to the lack of sleep caused by dreaming about a sheep. The singer once again turns to coffee to alleviate his drowsiness, but ends up spilling it on the floor. The song concludes with the singer pondering the choice of drinking decaf during lunch to prevent him from staying awake at work.
The overall theme of the song can be interpreted as a commentary on the mundane routine of daily life. The repetition of the phrase "coffee, sleep, and work" emphasizes the monotony of the singer's life. However, the singer claims not to be boring but just "stick[ing] to what [he knows]." This assertion can be seen as an attempt to justify the routine and find comfort in it, despite it being stagnant.
This song can also be viewed as a commentary on the role of coffee in American society. Coffee is often viewed as a necessity to function, and the singer's reliance on it highlights how ingrained it is in everyday life.
Overall, "Coffee" is a simple yet witty song that invites listeners to reflect on the role of routine and coffee in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
A cup of coffee in the morning and I get the paper
I start my day with a cup of coffee and the newspaper
I check the headlines and decide that I am bored
After quickly scanning the headlines, I realize there's nothing interesting or new in this world
I check my email and decide to answer later
I have emails, but I'm not in a hurry to answer them right away
Another cup of coffee and I drag myself to work
I need more coffee to get through my daily grind at work
My life is grounded in a firm routine
I have a set way of doing things, which maybe others call boring
Of coffee sleep and work
My routine involves coffee, sleep, and work
I am not boring, I just stick to what I know
I find comfort in my routine and don't need a lot of variation in my life
I'm sitting there at work and I realized I forgot to wake up
I feel like I'm sleepwalking through my monotonous workday
Can't be productive when I'm dreaming 'bout a sheep
I'm so tired that I'm literally counting sheep in my head instead of doing work
I go upstairs and get myself another cup of coffee
I need more caffeine to boost my energy level
I get downstairs and then I spill it on the floor
I'm so tired and clumsy that I can't even hold my coffee steady
Rockabye baby, on the tree top
This line is possibly just a nonsensical reference to the classic lullaby
Lunch hour's over, and I can't stay up
After a brief respite for lunch, I still can't shake off my fatigue
I wanna drink coffee, but that's a mistake
Even though I want more coffee, I know it'll just keep me awake all night
I best switch to decaf or I'll stay awake
I make a responsible decision to switch to decaf coffee to avoid sleeplessness
Contributed by Juliana T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.