Selected discography:
Millions of Dead Cops (1982)
Smoke Signals (1986)
This Blood's for You (1987)
Metal Devil Cokes (1989)
Hey Cop! If I Had A Face Like Yours... (1991)
Shades of Brown (1993)
Magnus Dominus Corpus (2004)
Mein Trumpf (2017)
Current lineup
Dave Dictor - vocals (1979-present)
Russ Kalita - guitar (2008–present)
Barry Ward - guitar (2017-present)
Mike Smith - bass (2007–present)
I Hate Work
MDC Lyrics
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9 to 5 tell mr. bossman i said goodbye never gonna
work another day in my life i hate work,
yeah i do i hate work, and you should to i hate work,
ain't no clerk i hate work,
ain't no jerk never gonna work in a factory or sweat
my life in misery work like that never meant to be
work like that is not for me [chorus] work work
see your wife work work work sweat and tears work work
work lost my years [chorus] we're not gonna
work in your crummy jobs we're not gonna fight in your
stinkin' wars we're not gonna vote in your phony elections
take a good look we're your reflection [chorus]
The lyrics of MDC's song "I Hate Work" express a sense of discontent towards the idea of working for a living. The repetitive chorus of "work, work, work it's a lot of jive never gonna work" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics go on to express a desire to break free from the constraints of a traditional corporate career, stating "never gonna work another day in my life." The singer refers to "Mr. Bossman" and bidding him goodbye, indicating a frustration with the power dynamics in play in the workplace.
The lyrics also make a point about the toll that work can take on one's personal life, with lines like "never see your wife" and "lost my years." The singer's distaste for work extends beyond just their own experience, with the line "and you should too" implying that others should feel the same way. The lyrics also address larger societal issues, with lines like "we're not gonna fight in your stinkin' wars" and "we're not gonna vote in your phony elections."
Overall, the lyrics of "I Hate Work" express feelings of frustration and disillusionment with traditional conceptions of work, as well as a rejection of larger societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
work, work, work it's a lot of jive never gonna work
I feel that the idea of dedicating all my time and energy to work is pointless and unfulfilling, so I will never conform to it.
9 to 5 tell mr. bossman i said goodbye never gonna work another day in my life i hate work, yeah i do
I refuse to be a part of the grind and work in the standard office hours. I'm done with it and I hate the very idea of it.
i hate work, and you should to i hate work, ain't no clerk i hate work, ain't no jerk
I despise the idea of work, and you should too. I don't care if you are a clerk or a jerk, the concept of work is simply agonizing.
never gonna work in a factory or sweat my life in misery work like that never meant to be work like that is not for me
I refuse to be stuck in a factory, slaving away for hours on end. The idea of mechanized work like that was never meant for me to endure.
work work work away the years of your life work work work never see your wife work work work sweat and tears work work work lost my years
I cannot fathom the idea of dedicating years of my life to thankless work, causing me to sacrifice precious time with loved ones and rob me of my time on this earth.
we're not gonna work in your crummy jobs we're not gonna fight in your stinkin' wars we're not gonna vote in your phony elections take a good look we're your reflection
We refuse to take part in your unfulfilling and pointless jobs, your violent battles, and your corrupt political system. We reflect the dissatisfaction and rebellion of the people against such oppressive systems.
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