Tina Goes to Work
Nobunny Lyrics
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Everybody knows about the word
That's not what Tina heard
When she starts comin' up
Oh Tina, I would know
That mother had an accident
She puts her finger on
She puts her heart in out
Work
Tina goes to
Work
Tina goes to
Work
Tina goes to work
Sometimes she looks so nice
Sometimes she pays the price
Sometimes she likes to have fun
Sometimes she gets the gun
This little piggie gonna get an erection
This little piggie wanna big in protection
This little piggie wanna move in on the world
This little piggie hates Tina's work
Work
Tina goes to
Work
Tina goes to
Work
Tina goes to work
The lyrics of Nobunny's song "Tina Goes to Work" describe the struggles and hardships of a woman who must resort to sex work in order to make ends meet. The song opens with a line that is commonly associated with prostitution, "Hey boy, you lookin' for a date?" but then goes on to reveal that Tina, the singer of the song, did not actually hear that word. The song suggests that Tina is either being naive or in denial about the nature of her work - she puts her finger on it, but she also puts her heart into it.
The lyrics go on to describe the unfair and dangerous situations that Tina finds herself in - sometimes she looks nice and sometimes she pays the price. The song also alludes to the violence and exploitation that sex workers can experience, with the line "Sometimes she likes to have fun, sometimes she gets the gun". The song ends with a refrain of "Work, Tina goes to work", emphasizing the repetitive and relentless nature of Tina's struggle to make a living.
Overall, "Tina Goes to Work" is a powerful and poignant song that sheds light on the often-overlooked reality of sex work and its impact on the individuals who engage in it. The lyrics are raw, honest, and unflinching, and they offer a glimpse into the challenges that sex workers face on a daily basis.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey boy, you lookin' for a date?
Tina is being solicited for a prostitution gig
Everybody knows about the word
Prostitution is a widely known activity
That's not what Tina heard
Tina is not interested in prostitution
When she starts comin' up
Tina finds herself in a difficult financial situation
Oh Tina, I would know
Nobunny empathizes with Tina's situation
That mother had an accident
Tina's mother had an unfortunate incident
And Tina's gotta pay the rent
Tina has to make money to pay rent
She puts her finger on
Tina has to find a solution
She puts her heart in out
Tina gives it her all
Sometimes she looks so nice
Tina tries to present a good image
Sometimes she pays the price
Tina faces consequences of her work
Sometimes she likes to have fun
Tina enjoys herself when she can
Sometimes she gets the gun
Tina is at risk of violence
This little piggie gonna get an erection
Another person is sexually aroused
This little piggie wanna big in protection
Someone wants a large condom for protection
This little piggie wanna move in on the world
Someone wants to take over the world
This little piggie hates Tina's work
Someone dislikes Tina's job
Work
Tina goes to
Work
Tina goes to
Work
Tina goes to work
Tina has to go to work multiple times to make ends meet
Contributed by Sophia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.