9 To 5
Lady Sovereign feat Ordinary Boys Lyrics
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I wake up late every morning
Managers calling, I'm still yawning
Get up wake up hair and makeup's
Waiting for you don't be stalling
This performance is important
I don't think I can put my all in
Hold on I was drunk last night
Gave my number to a breh who wasn't my type
Now my phones on silent I'm being polite
Now private callers get no love from me
Just let me be?
Oh my Gosh my days are getting longer
And there's no turning back I'm working a 9 to 5
To keep my contract did I say 9 I meant 1:30
I ain't no early birdy I'm lazy thats all that I can say
So make sure you heard me
And deres no turning back I'm working a 9 to 5
So you gotta do somthin' for channel you
Channel who sorry who I'm half way through a snooze
Oh! Channel you the ones that made me huge
Like Katie Prices boobs
Whoops I'm being rude
Where's my red bull and my sandwich, I need food
I can't handle this
I'm getting pissed like pampers throwing a tantrum, action
No I'd actually id rather catch my z's and count sheep in my sleep
Lets not wake her up she actually looks quite sweet
Oh my Gosh my days are getting longer
And there's no turning back cause I'm working a 9 to 5
To keep my contract did I say 9 I meant 1:30
I'm no early birdy I'm lazy thats all that I can say
So make sure you heard me
I ain't no early birdy
Won't wake up till 12:30
Would it be bothered to say much ere
So oh dear
Huh where am I man?
This? ain't good? what's going on?!
So my label would change my image
I'm a pink lipstick chick called dipstick
This ain't on my wish list
Oh shit I'm in FHM posing in a bikini
Next to a Lamborghini
Next stop the theme tune for Tweenies
I'm presenting see-beebies
Have you seen me?
Never again, am I drinking lambrini
Its alright Sov it's a dream just wake up?
Oh my Gosh my days are getting longer
And there's no turning back 'cause I'm working the 9 to 5
To keep my contract did I say 9 I meant 1:30
I'm no early birdy I'm lazy I'll say it again
To make sure ya heard me
I ain't no early birdy
Won't wake up to 12:30
And I can't be bothered to say much ere
So ill say it again
The song is called Nine2Five and is a collaboration between Lady Sovereign and Ordinary Boys. The lyrics of this song represent the struggles of having to work a 9 to 5 job and how it takes a toll on people's lives. The song portrays an individual who wakes up late every morning, struggling to get out of bed with managers calling, and how they feel they cannot put their all into their work.
The lyrics also touch on the pressure of being in the public eye and the difficulties that come along with being famous. Lady Sovereign speaks about her record label, the pressure they put on her, and how they made her famous. She expresses her frustration with this, saying, "Where's my red bull and my sandwich, I need food." She also mentions the difficulties of performing on TV shows, touring, and videos of their songs.
The song highlights the irony of someone being famous, working long hours, and still having to work a 9 to 5 job. Lady Sovereign and Ordinary Boys' lyrics draw inspiration from their personal lives and demonstrate how they have encountered similar obstacles in their careers.
Line by Line Meaning
I wake up late every morning
I have a hard time waking up and getting out of bed each day
Managers calling I'm still yawning
Despite my managers calling, I am still tired and groggy
Get up wake up hair and makeups
I have to get up and quickly get ready for the day with my hair and makeup
Waiting for you don't be stalling
I am waiting for someone and do not want them to be late
This performance is important
The upcoming performance means a lot to me
I don't think I can put my all in
I am not sure if I am able to give my best effort
(Hold on I was drunk last night
I need a moment because I was intoxicated the night before
Now its all kicking in and I don't feel right
The effects of my night out are just now hitting me and I don't feel well
Gave my number to a breh who wasn't my type
I gave my number to someone who doesn't match my preferences
Now my phones on silent I'm being polite)
My phone is on silent because I don't want to be disturbed but am trying to be courteous
Now private callers get no love from me
I am ignoring calls from unknown or private numbers
Oh my gosh my days are getting longer and
My days are getting more stressful and tiring
There's no turning back 'cause I'm working da 9 to 5
I am committed to working a 9-5 job and cannot quit
To keep my contract did I say 9 I meant one thirty
To fulfill my obligations, I work longer hours than just 9-5
I'm no early birdy I'm working da nine to five
I am not a morning person but have to work 9-5 despite it
(So you gotta...do...sum...ite... for...channel...u
I am being prompted to do something for a channel, likely music related
Channel who sorry who I'm altered for snooze
I am unsure what channel I am supposed to be working for and am still groggy
Oh! Channel you da ones dat made me huge
I realize that the channel I am working for helped me become successful
Like Katie Prices boobs
The channel helped me become as big as Katie Price's breasts
Whoops I'm being rude
I realize I said something inappropriate and apologize
Where's my red bull and my sandwich I need food
I am hungry and in need of energy from food and drinks
I can't handle this
I am getting stressed and overwhelmed
I'm getting like pampers throwing a tantrum
I am becoming irritable like a young child throwing a tantrum
"Action"
I am being prompted to start working or performing
Nah Id actually rather catch my z's and count sheep in my sleep
I would rather be sleeping than doing work or performing
Lets not wake her up actually looks quite sweet)
I should not wake someone up because they look peaceful and content
I'm not sure what day just started
I'm feeling disoriented and unsure of the day
Since my working week departed
Since I started working full-time
Ever since our single charted
Ever since our song became popular and successful
This pursuit's been everlasting
This pursuit of music and success has been going on for a long time
I clocked in about a year ago
I started working in music about a year ago
And I haven't clocked out from the studio
I have been working hard in the music studio without a break
Videos and tv shows
I am working on creating music videos and appearing on television shows
Staring out the window on the road
I spend a lot of time traveling and staring out the window
Now there's sometimes we don't get faithful
Sometimes people in the music industry are not reliable or trustworthy
Those rampages on those stages
Performing can be an intense and chaotic experience
I know that I won't get jaded
I am confident that I will not become tired of my music career
I won't go back to my minimum wages
I am dedicated to my music career and not interested in going back to my previous job with low pay
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GABRIEL OLEGAVICH, LOUISE AMANDA HARMAN, SAMUEL DYLAN MURPHY PRESTON, WILLIAM JONATHAN BROWN
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@daletanner12
Reminds me of 2007, secondary school and cheap weed
@gizzygibbs
Still love this!
@Inelika
I adore this version best :)
@TheSoundOfDistantThunder
I'd completely forgotten this song but I was watching St Trinnians last night and it reminded me so I thought I'd find it.
@aspinallmusic
Omg those phones 🤣🤣🤣
@mattyneedham1992
i used to love this song it's still quite good now i think
@chocoholic1996
This song is on St. Trinians!
@tEeNuIsFyNsT
this ma jam!!! cheerz for the vid!!!
@misspeace2007
luv this song xx
@hikewadepaddle
Last time I was in England (06) this played all the damned time. Haven't heard it since then and yet here I am sitting in South Carolina, USA with this stuck in my head. Crap song, catchy as hell though.