1) The Code are a elec… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) The Code are a electronic band from UK. They described themself, “we don’t really have a specific sound. We are producers/engineers from different backgrounds so we just make music and eventually it all meshes into ‘The Code’’. They released debut album named Blue Electronica in 2016 on Soulsoundmusic record label.
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2) The Code are a ska-punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, they released 2 albums on the independent record label A-F Records, and 1 EP on Jumpstart Records.
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3) The Code are a Jazz Fusion band comprising of various musicians from Canada and the United States, who have released several albums on their own label - Innercode Music Productions.
The founding member is the guitarist John Pelosi - whose fusion chops are complemented by his synth guitar work. They are currently recording their next album for release some time in the next year.
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4) The Code are an Alternative Funk Rock outfit hailing from Tring, Hertfordshire. Known for being a father father son son outfit they are a full on, high energy band who get toes tapping and are a very odd sight to behold. Guitarist Shaun McHugh has very nice hair. Guitarist Colin McHugh has a mullet, although he won't ever admit it. Both share a mutral dislike of MIDI guitar setups.
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40 Hour Week
The Code Lyrics
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Working for a slave wage and your social life is dead
Does it ever cross your mind, does your life feel incomplete
When you're running like a dog in the 40 hour week
And you try so hard to, try so hard, but you can't keep up the pace
When the paycheck comes and the bills are due
You're gonna fall right on your face
And you scream (and you scream) and you shout (and you shout)
But you're stuck and you'll never get out
Take me away anywhere but here
Take me away I need to get away
Do you ever wonder why, why your life has passed you by
You're a slave to the code, working 9 to 5
The 40 hour fight for freedom has put you one foot in the grave
You're no american dream, you're the american slave
(Chorus)
From day in to day out, from one weekend to the next
You put that uniform on for the sake of a paycheck, and you
Pack your lunch, head straight for the routine, just to find yourself
Caught up, in a job that demeans you, to them you're nothing,
But a money making cog, built to fuel the corporate greed
Of the corporate fucking slobs, whose pocket books
Are lined with me and you, just a working class song
About the red, white, black, and blue
(Chorus)
The Code's song "40 Hour Week" is a commentary on the monotony of the American workweek and how it can impact one's quality of life. The opening lines ask if the listener has ever felt like they will never get ahead and that their social life is dead due to working for a low wage. The chorus emphasizes the struggles of trying to keep up with bills, and the desperation that can come with feeling trapped in the same cycle, day after day. The lyrics suggest that the American Dream has become a myth; instead, many people are stuck in a nine to five grind that doesn't provide genuine freedoms or opportunities.
The second verse of the song continues with a theme of being trapped in daily routines, and the strain that can put on a person's sense of self-worth. The lyrics suggest that American workers are "slaves to the code" - they are bound by their contracts, and furthermore, by company values that prioritize profit over their well-being. They are caught in a cycle of working for the weekend, sacrificing their happiness and personal fulfillment for the sake of a paycheck.
Overall, "40 Hour Week" suggests that the American workweek can be an endless cycle that leaves little room for personal growth or true freedom. By emphasizing the emotional toll that repeated routines can have, the song is a critique of the traditional nine to five workday that many people still find themselves subjected to.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you ever get the feeling that you'll never get ahead
Do you ever feel like it's impossible to improve your circumstances?
Working for a slave wage and your social life is dead
Earning very little and having no time for leisure activities can make your life quite boring.
Does it ever cross your mind, does your life feel incomplete
Do you ever feel like something is missing from your life?
When you're running like a dog in the 40 hour week
When you're working hard all week but it doesn't feel like it's getting you anywhere.
And you try so hard to, try so hard, but you can't keep up the pace
You're working as hard as you can, but it's still not enough to keep up with your responsibilities.
When the paycheck comes and the bills are due
When you get paid but you have to use that money to pay your bills right away.
You're gonna fall right on your face
You won't have enough money to cover everything you need to pay for.
And you scream (and you scream) and you shout (and you shout)
You're very frustrated and you feel like you're not being heard.
But you're stuck and you'll never get out
You feel trapped in your current situation and like you'll never be able to escape it.
Take me away anywhere but here
I wish I could be somewhere else.
Take me away I need to get away
I need a break from my current situation.
Do you ever wonder why, why your life has passed you by
Have you ever thought about why you feel like you haven't accomplished anything in life?
You're a slave to the code, working 9 to 5
You're working long hours writing software code and it's your only source of income.
The 40 hour fight for freedom has put you one foot in the grave
Working for 40 hours a week just to make ends meet is taking a toll on your health.
You're no american dream, you're the american slave
You're not achieving the so-called American Dream, you're just a victim of capitalism.
From day in to day out, from one weekend to the next
Every day is the same, from Monday to Friday, and the weekends go by too quickly.
You put that uniform on for the sake of a paycheck, and you
You wear a work uniform because you need the money to live.
Pack your lunch, head straight for the routine, just to find yourself
You bring your own lunch to work and follow the same routine every day.
Caught up, in a job that demeans you, to them you're nothing,
You're stuck in a job that makes you feel worthless and your employer doesn't value you.
But a money making cog, built to fuel the corporate greed
You're just a small part of a large corporation that only cares about making money.
Of the corporate fucking slobs, whose pocket books
The people who run the corporation are greedy and only care about making more money for themselves.
Are lined with me and you, just a working class song
The members of the working class are the ones who are making the corporation's owners rich.
About the red, white, black, and blue
This song is about American society and how it treats the working class.
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Aaah! Got you. I was laying awake tonight and my mind suddenly started playing this song, I have not heard it in years. Tomorrow I am digging up the cd!