WORKING MAN
Rush? Lyrics

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Well, I get up at seven, yeah
And I go to work at nine
I got no time for livin'
Yes, I'm workin' all the time

It seems to me
I could live my life
A lot better than I think I am

I guess that's why they call me
They call me the workin' man

They call me the workin' man
I guess that's what I am

'Cause I get home at five o'clock
And I take myself out an ice cold beer
Always seem to be wonderin'
Why there's nothin' goin' down here

It seems to me
I could live my life
A lot better than I think I am
I guess that's why they call me
The workin' man

Well, they call me the workin' man
I guess that's what I am

Well, they call me the workin' man
I guess that's what I am

Well, I get up at seven, yeah
And I'll go to work at nine
I got no time for livin'
Yes, I'm workin' all the time

It seems to me
I could live my life
A lot better than I think I am
I guess that's why they call me
They call me the workin' man

Well, they call me the workin' man
I guess that's what I am

They call me the workin' man
I guess that's what I am

Overall Meaning

The song 'Working Man' by Rush talks about the life of a man who wakes up at seven in the morning and goes to work at nine. He works hard all day and returns home at five in the evening. The man could have enjoyed a better life, but he has to work all the time to make ends meet, and that's why they call him the working man.

The lyrics of the song 'Working Man' seem to reflect a sense of discomfort with the monotony of working life. The lyrics suggest that the man is not happy with his life and would like to enjoy a better standard of living. Rush has effectively conveyed the feelings of frustration with the day-to-day routine that many people experience in their lives.

In conclusion, 'Working Man' by Rush is a song that highlights the struggles of the working class. It reflects the feelings of dissatisfaction and a yearning for a better life. Through its powerful lyrics, the song has become an anthem for working people all over the world.

Line by Line Meaning

Well, I get up at seven, yeah
Every day, I wake up at seven in the morning

And I go to work at nine
I begin my work at nine in the morning

I got no time for livin'
My work keeps me busy all day, leaving me with no time for anything else

Yes, I'm workin' all the time
I am constantly working

It seems to me
In my opinion, from my perspective

I could live my life
I have the potential to have a better life

A lot better than I think I am
I may underestimate myself and what I can achieve

I guess that's why they call me
Perhaps this is why I am known or referred to as

They call me the workin' man
I am known as a hard worker

I guess that's what I am
This is who I truly am, a person who works hard

Well, I get home at five o'clock
At the end of the day, I finish work at five in the evening and go home