WORKING MAN
Sebastian Bach Lyrics
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And I go to work work at nine.
I do not have time to live
Yes, I am working all the time.
It seems to me
I could live my life
Much better than I think it alive.
They call me the man worker.
They call me the man worker.
I think this is what I am.
I come back home at five hours.
I I drink a good beer cold.
Always seems to think
That there is nothing happening here.
It seems to me
I could live my life
Much better than I think it alive.
I think that is why they call me,
They call me the man worker.
They call me the man worker.
I think this is what I am.
Well, they call me the human worker.
I think this is what I am.
The lyrics of Sebastian Bach's song Working Man speak to the daily grind of a blue-collar worker who, while struggling to make ends meet, holds onto the hope that there's more to life than just working to pay the bills. The singer acknowledges the importance of work and the need to meet his responsibilities, but still, he longs for something more, a better life. He expresses a sense of frustration that he's not living his life to the fullest and that there must be more to it than just working all the time. Despite his doubts, he accepts his role as a man worker, and this seems to be the only identity he has.
There's some irony in the image of the singer as working constantly, yet not having much to show for it. He returns home, drinks his beer, and reflects on the monotony of his life. He feels like everyone around him is content with this routine, but he's not, and he doesn't know how to escape it. The line "Always seems to think that there's nothing happening here" suggests that he's stuck in a rut and can't see beyond his current situation. He has become disillusioned with the idea that hard work pays off, and he's unsure where he fits in or what he's meant to do next.
Line by Line Meaning
I agree to the seven
I have agreed to work 7 days a week
And I go to work work at nine.
I start working every day at 9 in the morning
I do not have time to live
I am so busy with work that I don't have time for anything else
Yes, I am working all the time.
I am always working and never take a break
It seems to me
I could live my life
Much better than I think it alive.
I feel like there is more to life than just working and I could enjoy it better
I think that is why they call me,
They call me the man worker.
People call me the man who works all the time because I never stop
I come back home at five hours.
I finish work at 5 pm and come home
I I drink a good beer cold.
I like to have a cold beer after work
Always seems to think
That there is nothing happening here.
I often feel like there is nothing interesting happening in my life outside of work
Well, they call me the human worker.
People refer to me as the worker because that is what I spend most of my time doing
I think this is what I am.
I feel like being a worker defines who I am as a person
Writer(s): Geddy Lee Weinrib, Alex Lifeson
Contributed by Madison V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JJMUZICACID
i luv sebastian's voice.
@JordanS215
His voice is just amazing
@Terry_Sieving
Props to Sebastian. Nicely done.
@caturharyodewanto1820
❤ Sebastian voice ❤
@TheMusitrip
The voice is terrific
@6arcsn1sky
Second Rush song I hear Sebastian cover. The first was "Closer to the Heart" with Bubbles from Trailer Park Boys.
@Violatiannihilator
best cover of sebastian bach and friends
@agentsmith110111
Dude h as pipes for days, yo. Days. Where can I get this in audio format. It also makes you realize how badass Geddy Lee's voice is. Or was.
@JacobStarpuncher
Geddy goes to work, Seb. Bach goes to parties at nine. Idk.
@ChrisHonowayOFFICIAL
I like these versions better than the originals. This, YYZ, and analog kid. There I said it.