Working Girl
Terri Clark Lyrics


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Martha in the mornin', Oprah in the afternoon,
Weddings in the Garden,
Watchin' TV on a sick day,
Tell me, what's that mean to you?

[Chorus]
They say I'm outta touch,
But they don't know much about my world
Got a wing and a prayer and a job on the line.
And there ain't no time for a working girl.

Well,they say they respect me,
In the fashion magazines,
Oh,honey all I see is these girls don't look like
Me! Tell me, what's it like to be rich? and ever seventeen?

[Chorus]

Starry nights on the beach,
The worlds in my reach,
But they don't take American Express.

[Chorus]

Got a wing and a prayer and
A boss and a job on the line.




A Working girl, I'm a
Working girl

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Terri Clark's "Working Girl" provide a glimpse into the life of a woman who works hard for a living. The first verse talks about the different things that the singer does throughout her day, from working in the morning to watching TV on a sick day. She asks the listener what all of this means to them, but the implication is that her life is a constant hustle and there is very little time for leisure.


The chorus speaks to the misconceptions that people have about her life as a working girl. They don't understand the pressures that she faces in her job and the sacrifices that she has to make. Despite this, she perseveres and is able to support herself with just a "wing and a prayer". The second verse addresses the unrealistic beauty standards that are perpetuated by fashion magazines and how the singer doesn't fit into that mold. She wonders what it's like to be rich and young forever, but ultimately acknowledges that she is proud of who she is and what she has accomplished.


Overall, the song is a tribute to the working women who tirelessly put in the effort to make ends meet. It sheds light on the struggles and challenges that they face, while also celebrating their resilience and strength.


Line by Line Meaning

Martha in the mornin', Oprah in the afternoon,
I have a packed schedule, starting with catching up on household chores in the morning and catching up on current events with Oprah in the afternoon.


Weddings in the Garden,
When I have spare time, I enjoy attending weddings in the idyllic Garden.


Watchin' TV on a sick day,
Even when unemployed, I would rather take a sick day and watch TV all day than lay off work and lose out financially.


They say I'm outta touch,
People often judge my lifestyle since it is not like theirs.


But they don't know much about my world
Their ignorance is to blame for their preconceived notions on my life.


Got a wing and a prayer and a job on the line.
I hope for the best while praying and relying on my job for financial stability.


And there ain't no time for a working girl.
I don't have much time for worry since work is my top priority, and I have responsibilities that I must tend to.


Well,they say they respect me,
Some people say they respect me for my hard work.


In the fashion magazines,
However, all the popular magazines only showcase lifestyles that I can't afford or relate to.


Oh,honey all I see is these girls don't look like Me!
I can't connect with those models as their lives are so different from mine.


Starry nights on the beach,
While I have dreams of living a fancy life, I would be happy with a simple night spent gazing at the stars on the beach.


The worlds in my reach,
In my mind, I can do anything I set my mind to achieve.


But they don't take American Express.
Unfortunately, my dreams are limited to my financial resources, and I can't achieve everything I would like because I can't afford it.


A boss and a job on the line.
I understand that my job security is not guaranteed, and I must make the best decisions for myself in the workplace.


A Working girl, I'm a Working girl
I am a hard-working woman who is determined to break barriers and live the life I desire.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOLLY PARTON

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