Just One Moment
The Badlees Lyrics

Hypocrisy as it oughta be,
The act of being deceitful is seen as a necessary part of business.

That's called good business
Being dishonest is a requirement for success and profitability in business.

Sometimes it really bothers me
The singer experiences occasional unease with the deception that is pervasive in the corporate world.

How I got in this
The artist reflects on the path that led them to work in such an environment.

Took this job a-thinkin'
The artist started in the position with the hope of moving up the corporate ladder.

I'd be movin' up some day
The singer had aspirations of advancement in their career.

Been too busy drinkin'
The singer has been preoccupied with alcohol rather than working towards their career goals.

To be carin' either way
The artist has become indifferent towards their job and its future prospects.

The wife she ain't been workin'
The artist's spouse is currently pregnant and unable to work.

'Cause her time is growing near
The wife's due date is rapidly approaching.

But the IRS ain't takin'
The government agency responsible for collecting taxes is not showing leniency towards the couple's financial situation.

No sabbaticals this year
The IRS is not allowing the couple to take a break from paying their taxes this year.

Working on commission
The singer's job is paid through commission earned on sales.

Against weekly guarantees
There is a set minimum amount of sales that must be made each week to earn a commission.

This soldier's on a mission
The singer approaches their job as if it were a battlefield and they are on a mission to make sales.

But it ain't for charity
The motivation behind the artist's drive to make sales is strictly financial gain for themselves.

Give me just one moment with
The artist desires a chance to prove their abilities.

The wheel between my hands
The singer wants to take control and demonstrate their skill behind the wheel of their car.

Just one moment, I'll make you understand
The singer believes that a chance to prove themselves will be enough to convince others of their worth.

Don't confuse all the games you lose
The artist feels that past failures and mistakes should not be mistaken for an overall failure as a person.

With failing as a man
The artist separates their career struggles from their self-worth as a man.

Just one moment,
The artist emphasizes the need for a brief opportunity to prove themselves.

I'll show you who I am
The singer believes that their true worth and abilities will be evident if given the chance to demonstrate them.

Went in to see the boss man
The artist requested a meeting with their employer.

To ask him for a raise
The singer wanted to negotiate a higher salary.

Never did quite understand
The singer was unable to comprehend their employer's reasoning.

All the reasons that he gave
The employer offered justifications for not granting the requested raise.

His 8" X 10" of Jesus
The artist describes an image of Jesus in the employer's office.

Had turned it's back to me
The artist interpreted the placement of the religious image as a rejection of their request and a sign of moral hypocrisy.

I guess mortal man can't comprehend
The singer acknowledges the limitations of human understanding when it comes to decision-making.

That dense morality
The singer perceives the religious display as a superficial attempt to project morality.

So I bought my wife some roses
The artist bought his pregnant spouse a gift.

And I tied them with a bow
The artist presented the gift to their spouse in a decorative manner.

Called the boss up at 3 AM
The artist contacted their employer in the middle of the night.

And I told him where to go
The singer expressed their anger and frustration to their employer.

Now we're driving down the highway
The artist and their spouse are driving away from their former job.

Back to where we first began
The couple is returning to the beginning of their journey together.

With me back in the driver's seat
The singer is taking control of their life and their direction.

And her holding my hand
The singer's spouse is providing emotional support and solidarity.