Working Class Whore
Pulley Lyrics


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I can feel the pressure coming down
From all around so many deadlines to meet
Life has gotten crazy again
So many people counting on me
I keep my nose pressed to the grindstone
I find comfort there I work for a living
And I get it done I don't have a moment to spare.
You think you've got me figured out
Well there's not really to much more
I work for a living and I get it done
I'm just another working class whore.
I put in the over time on this corporate ladder
Climb I'm respected inside these wall's
I make my journey home watch tv all alone
Outside I'm nothing so many times
I wish I could make a difference in this world
But I work for a living and I get it done
I just do as I am told you think
You've got me figured out
Well there's not really to much more
I work for a living and I get it done
I'm just another working class whore.
Day in day out same old thing
I'm a slave to this grind for all the work I do
To keep myself ahead
I wonder what I leave behind.
Rent, water, power, phone,
Insurance to pay on health, life auto and home.
I wake up old and I won't fit the mold




I'll be out on my own.
I'm just another working class whore.

Overall Meaning

The song "Working Class Whore" by Pulley is about the struggles and pressures of living a life working for a living, specifically in a corporate setting, where deadlines, expectations and responsibilities are constantly taking a toll on one's life. The artist describes feeling trapped in a cycle of working hard for a living just to pay for the basic necessities of life, leaving little time or energy for anything else, including making a difference in the world or even having a social life. The lyrics show a sense of helplessness and resignation to this existence, where one has to continue to work hard to make ends meet, and eventually, grow old and be out on their own.


The song is a commentary on the struggles of the working class, who have to work tirelessly to pay their bills and survive, without any real opportunity to make a significant impact on the world. The lyrics reflect the frustration and disillusionment felt by many people who work hard but still struggle to make ends meet. The artist expresses a sense of resignation to this reality, which is both jarring and poignant.


Line by Line Meaning

I can feel the pressure coming down
I am experiencing stress and anxiety.


From all around so many deadlines to meet
I have many tasks and responsibilities to fulfill within a certain timeline.


Life has gotten crazy again
My life is currently in a state of chaos.


So many people counting on me
There are many individuals who depend on me to complete my work and meet my obligations.


I keep my nose pressed to the grindstone
I am focused and committed to working hard.


I find comfort there I work for a living
Working hard is my source of comfort and means of earning a living.


And I get it done I don't have a moment to spare.
I complete my work efficiently and do not waste any time.


You think you've got me figured out
An assumption is being made about my character or situation.


Well there's not really too much more
There is not much else to my situation or personality than meets the eye.


I work for a living and I get it done
I earn a wage and complete my work efficiently.


I'm just another working class whore.
I am simply an individual who works hard for a living.


I put in the over time on this corporate ladder
I work extra hours to climb the corporate hierarchy.


Climb I'm respected inside these wall's
I have earned respect within my workplace or industry.


I make my journey home watch tv all alone
I return home after work and spend my evenings alone watching television.


Outside I'm nothing so many times
Outside of my workplace or industry, I feel unrecognized or insignificant.


I wish I could make a difference in this world
I desire to have a positive impact on the world.


But I work for a living and I get it done
Despite my desire for change, I still focus on working hard and completing my responsibilities.


I just do as I am told you think
I follow instructions and fulfill my obligations as required.


I'm just another working class whore.
I am simply an individual who works hard for a living.


Day in day out same old thing
My routine and obligations do not vary much from day to day.


I'm a slave to this grind for all the work I do
My commitment to working hard has made me feel enslaved to my obligations.


To keep myself ahead
I am working hard to keep myself successful and positioned well in my industry or workplace.


I wonder what I leave behind.
I question what kind of legacy or impact I will have once I am gone.


Rent, water, power, phone, Insurance to pay on health, life auto and home.
I have many financial responsibilities to meet, such as rent and various types of insurance.


I wake up old and I won't fit the mold
I am concerned about growing older and no longer fitting in with my industry or workplace.


I'll be out on my own.
I will eventually have to leave my job or industry and face the uncertainty of the future.


I'm just another working class whore.
I am simply an individual who works hard for a living.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES PAUL III CHERRY, JORDAN LIEBERMAN, MIKE HARDER, SCOTT RADINSKY, TYLER REBBE

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