Five
Jr. Sammy Davis Lyrics
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Treat my body like a 9 to 5
If you need to pray, then go to church
Altar's right between my skirt
Go to work
Treat my body like a 9 to 5
If you need to pray, then go to church
Altar's right between my skirt
I'm restless and get all my guest list's done
Come in and dress this up
Wanna come test this, baby?
(You're) breathless, I got your breakfast
Look down my checklist and
Over respect this
Go to work
Treat my body like a 9 to 5
If you need to pray, then go to church
Altar's right between my skirt
Go to work
Treat my body like a 9 to 5
If you need to pray, then go to church
Altar's right between my skirt
Go to work
Treat my body like a 9 to 5 (go to work)
Treat my body, treat my body (go to work)
Treat my body like a 9 to 5 (go to work)
Treat my body, treat my body
I'm reckless and open for lessons
I've lost my investments
So come repossess this, baby
I'm stressin', I've got transgressions
But no more confessions
Just all of your blessings
Go to work
Treat my body like a 9 to 5
If you need to pray, then go to church
Altar's right between my skirt
Go to work
Treat my body like a 9 to 5
If you need to pray, then go to church
Altar's right between my skirt
Go to work
Treat my body like a 9 to 5 (go to work)
Treat my body, treat my body (go to work)
Treat my body like a 9 to 5 (go to work)
Treat my body, treat my body
Go to work (don't be lazy)
Go to work (you know what I need)
Go to work (all day)
Go to work (graveyard shift)
Go to work (g-o, t-o, work, work)
Go to work (g-o, t-o, work, work)
Go to work (get down there, boy) (g-o, t-o, work, work)
Go to work (g-o, t-o, work, work)
Go to work
The lyrics "take another, take another five" in Jr. Sammy Davis's song suggest that the performer is encouraging the band to take a break or intermission from their musical performance. Typically, musicians take short breaks after playing five songs or "five in," which is an old tradition in the jazz world. The lyrics may also speak to the importance of rest and rejuvenation, as artists often need a break to refresh their energy and creativity.
Moreover, the lyrics could be interpreted as a call to action to the audience to take a brief break and appreciate the music before returning to the performance. The 'take another five' expression shows the notion of taking a five-minute break, a time where performers can recharge and regain their focus. In this sense, 'five' could also be a metaphor for a short period of rest or reflection.
Line by Line Meaning
take another
Pause and take a moment to reset.
take another five
Take a short break to recharge before continuing on.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Okamura, David Singer-Vine, Kenneth Chesak, Lisa Vitale
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