Hide and Seek
The Frustrators Lyrics
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out to lunch punching out
I don't wanna be the one stuck here working for
call in sick sick of work sneaking in late again
don't wanna be employee
you're the one who's paying me to run away from
you're not working me down I'm not working for you
playing hide and seek five days a week with you
half awake coffee break sneaking in late again
who's the boss at a loss
thinking all the places I could be instead of
never leave soon enough think I'll quit call my bluff
need this job I don't care
I don't wanna be here when I'm 65 years
running out out of time can't get out twenty-five
giving in given up
I'll just be another one who's stuck here working for
The Frustrators's song Hide and Seek is a straightforward critique of the boring and mundane routine of a nine-to-five job. The song opens with the singer sneaking in late to work yet again making us believe that it's a situation that repeats itself quite often. He contemplates on how he doesn't want to be the one stuck working for someone else and that he's "sick of work." The monotony of the job has gotten to him, and he's tired of being just an employee who's working for someone else.
As the song progresses, the singer mentions the coffee break, and how he's half-awake, further emphasizing the boring nature of the job. He thinks about all the other places he could be instead of being stuck there day after day, and how he'll soon be 65 and still working the same job. The chorus, "playing hide and seek five days a week with you," sounds somewhat ironic but also feels like a reflection of the singer's life. He's not actually playing hide and seek, but it feels like it because of how monotonous the job has become.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the struggles of the working-class and how easy it is to become trapped in a cycle of meaningless jobs. It's a relatable topic for anyone who's experienced the daily grind of an office job.
Line by Line Meaning
Empty desk it's almost ten sneaking in late again
I arrive at work late and try to sneak in so nobody notices.
out to lunch punching out
I take my lunch break and clock out.
I don't wanna be the one stuck here working for
I don't want to be an employee.
call in sick sick of work sneaking in late again
I fake being sick because I'm tired of working and being late.
don't wanna be employee
I don't want to be a worker in this company.
you're the one who's paying me to run away from
You pay me to avoid working.
you're not working me down I'm not working for you
You don't have control over me, and I don't work exclusively for you.
I'm just running around
I'm just goofing off and not working.
playing hide and seek five days a week with you
I'm avoiding work and playing games with this company all week long.
half awake coffee break sneaking in late again
I'm barely awake at work and always sneaking in late.
who's the boss at a loss
Nobody seems to be in charge here.
thinking all the places I could be instead of
I daydream about all the other places I could be besides work.
never leave soon enough think I'll quit call my bluff
I can't wait to leave work, but I'm not sure if I have the courage to quit.
need this job I don't care
I need this job, but I don't like it.
I don't wanna be here when I'm 65 years
I don't want to be stuck in this job when I retire.
running out out of time can't get out twenty-five
I'm running out of time, but I'm only 25 years old.
giving in given up
I'm surrendering and giving up on this job.
I'll just be another one who's stuck here working for
I'll end up like everyone else in this company, stuck working here.
Contributed by Annabelle P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@maxmallett
This was one of my MySpace songs back in 2008/2009
@francilenesaturnino1808
what a classic!
@AmoghHarish
Love this! Amazing band! Wish Green Day's new album would sound like.this!
@Greene1209
AWSOME♥
@AmoghHarish
Mike Dirnt does play. Even to this day.
@80GreenDays
i love this fuckin album <3
@PaperLanterns95
where can i get these cds? (store)
@silverfoot6079
PaperLanterns95 Probably no where. Unfortunately, the aren't such a popular band.
@goodnightmoon
@Silverfoot they released this album on CD and vinyl