Waiting For The Night
Loverboy Lyrics
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Workin' my fingers down to the bone
Tellin' my boss where to get off
S'like tryna squeeze blood from a stone
So cut me a piece of the American Pie
Everyday around noon
When the clock strikes one
Someone pours salt in the wound
Waiting for the night
Yeah we're waiting for the night to fall
'Cause the night time is the right time
And we're waiting for the night to fall
Well it's all in a day's work
Everybody says
Don't bite the hand that feeds ya
Take the bitter with the sweet
The bull by the horn
Don't lead me out to pasture
Well someone's gotta say it
And I'm proud to be the one
We're just looking for a good time
And you know what they say
Overworked and underpaid
There's got to be a better way.
Waiting for the night
Yeah we're waiting for the night to fall
'Cause the night time is the right time
And we're waiting for the night to fall
There's a better way
Than workin' everyday
When the tax man comes
And takes it all away
We can make it work
And we can make it pay
We're waiting for the night to fall
Workin' our lives away.
So cut me a slice of the American Pie
Everyday around noon
When the clock strikes one
My backs to the sun
Someone pours salt in the wound
Waiting for the night
Yeah we're waiting for the night to fall
'Cause the night time is the right time
And we're waiting for the night to fall
Now work it!
Now we can make it work
And we can make it pay
We're waiting for the night to fall
Workin' our lives away.
We can make it work
And we can make it pay
We're waiting for the night to fall
Workin' our lives away.
Woah!
Waiting for the night!
In the song "Waiting for the Night" by Loverboy, the singer describes his feelings of exhaustion and dissatisfaction with his job. He works hard every day, trying to make a living, but feels unappreciated and underpaid. He fantasizes about cutting himself a piece of the American Pie and waiting for the night to fall, when he can enjoy life and forget about his troubles.
The chorus repeats the line "waiting for the night to fall" as a symbol of hope and redemption. The night is a time when he can let loose, have fun, and forget about his problems. He believes that the night time is the right time and that it offers a better way of life.
Overall, the song highlights the struggle of everyday work and the desire for a better life. It encourages listeners to not be satisfied with their current circumstances and to seek out a way to enjoy life more.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweatin' every day now, tryna make a buck
I work hard every day to earn money
Workin' my fingers down to the bone
I work extremely hard
Tellin' my boss where to get off
I refuse to put up with unfair treatment from my boss
S'like tryna squeeze blood from a stone
It's impossible to get what I want or need
So cut me a piece of the American Pie
Give me a share of the wealth and prosperity in America
Everyday around noon
Every day at lunchtime
When the clock strikes one
At one o'clock
My backs to the sun
I work outside in the sun and heat
Someone pours salt in the wound
Someone adds insult to injury
Waiting for the night
Looking forward to the end of the workday
Yeah we're waiting for the night to fall
We are eagerly anticipating the end of work
'Cause the night time is the right time
Nighttime is the best time for fun and relaxation
Well it's all in a day's work
This is just what is expected when you work
Don't bite the hand that feeds ya
Don't do anything to upset the person who pays you
Take the bitter with the sweet
Deal with both good and bad experiences in life
The bull by the horn
Take control or ownership of the situation
Don't lead me out to pasture
Don't make me retire or leave my job
Well someone's gotta say it
I am willing to speak out and advocate for a better life
We're just looking for a good time
We want to enjoy life and have fun
And you know what they say
As the saying goes
Overworked and underpaid
Working too much for too little pay
There's got to be a better way.
There must be a more efficient or enjoyable way of living
Now work it!
Let's get to work
There's a better way
We wouldn't have to work so hard if we found a better way of life
Than workin' everyday
Working every day is not the only way to live
When the tax man comes
When the government collects taxes
And takes it all away
Taxes can take away a lot of hard-earned money
We can make it work
We can find a way to make life easier or more enjoyable
And we can make it pay
We can earn a lot of money
Workin' our lives away.
We are working too much and not enjoying life
Woah!
Expressing excitement or enthusiasm
Contributed by Blake N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@samanthafox3124
Who else was a teenager in the glorious 80s!? I'm 50 now 🙂🤭
@scottfox7642
55 now and still listening to this song.
@landerson4319
52 & still love the 80’s music!! Best everrrrr!
@johncedrickvalerio7723
im 21 and i really wish i was a teenager of 80's 😭
@stevielough3933
@@johncedrickvalerio7723 honestly same😥
@estabaescrito
i m 49 now
@dawncastle3696
We were extremely privileged to be teenagers in the 80's! It was absolutely amazing!!! ❤️
@CCG749
Yes
@JeepRubicon548
For sure. Loved it and miss it.
@leekinanus7409
Yes it was