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Mike Mineo Lyrics


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I come home and I put my shackles on,
I'm tired but I lock the door,
You never know what kinda weirdos wanna come inside
And know one has what I have,

Work like you got nothing to live for
Work like you got nothing to live for
They got us lockin up ourselves in a prison called home,
Go ahead and dream of bein millionaires as you take out another loan
Jump in the hole make it your living space
Pick up a shovel made of dollar bills and dig yourself a grave

And work like you got nothing to live for
Work like you got nothing to live for

Trying to avoid stress but it's stressing me out,
Trying to pick myself up but it's keeping me down,




Trying to avoid stress but it's stressing me out,
Trying to pick myself up but it's keeping me down,

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Work by Mike Mineo can be interpreted as a commentary on the rat race of modern society. The singer of the song comes home tired but still feels the need to lock the door, perhaps indicative of a sense of paranoia or anxiety caused by the pressures of the outside world. The lyrics "you never know what kinda weirdos wanna come inside" can be seen as a metaphor for the various pressures and expectations society places upon individuals, and the singer's reluctance to let them in his home signifies his desire to escape them.


The chorus of the song "work like you got nothing to live for" can be interpreted as an admonition to keep pushing despite the fatigue and desperation that might come from living in a relentless and unforgiving world. The line "they got us lockin up ourselves in a prison called home" further underscores this sentiment, as it suggests that even when we retreat into our private spaces, we are still bound by the demands and expectations of society.


The rest of the lyrics contain metaphors about the futility of chasing after happiness by pursuing wealth or material possessions. The singer seems to suggest that despite the fact that many people dream of becoming millionaires, such pursuits can often end up being self-destructive and lead to a kind of spiritual death. The lines "pick up a shovel made of dollar bills and dig yourself a grave" further illustrate this point, as they suggest that in the pursuit of wealth, people end up sacrificing other aspects of their lives.


Line by Line Meaning

I come home and I put my shackles on,
I return home from work and immediately feel trapped by my responsibilities and obligations.


I'm tired but I lock the door,
Despite my exhaustion, I make sure to secure my home and protect myself from potential intruders.


You never know what kinda weirdos wanna come inside
I am wary of unknown individuals and their potential motives for attempting to enter my home.


And know one has what I have,
I possess something unique or valuable that I must safeguard by protecting my home.


Work like you got nothing to live for
I feel driven to work tirelessly and without regard for my own well-being, as if my life has no other purpose than to work.


They got us lockin up ourselves in a prison called home,
Society and our own fears have forced us to create a self-made prison within our own living spaces, limiting our freedom.


Go ahead and dream of bein millionaires as you take out another loan
We cling to unrealistic expectations and overextend ourselves financially, chasing wealth that may never come.


Jump in the hole make it your living space
We are willing to sacrifice comfort and happiness in order to maintain the appearance of success and affluence.


Pick up a shovel made of dollar bills and dig yourself a grave
Our obsession with wealth and material possessions can lead us to bury ourselves in a self-destructive pursuit of money.


Trying to avoid stress but it's stressing me out,
I attempt to avoid stress and its negative effects, but the effort itself becomes a source of stress.


Trying to pick myself up but it's keeping me down,
Despite my efforts to improve my situation, the burden of stress and pressure continues to weigh me down.


Trying to avoid stress but it's stressing me out,
I am caught in a vicious cycle of trying to avoid stress while constantly being affected by it.


Trying to pick myself up but it's keeping me down,
My attempts to lift myself up and overcome adversity are undermined by the persistent strain of stress and anxiety.




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Mike Mineo

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Juice Lee

I still love this song

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