The Work Verse
Vannelli Gino Lyrics
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And it's been on my brain just to put the blame on you
I've gotta find a way just to make my day a useful one
Cause I'm a front row ticket to a nothin' show
I've got one free pass just to let me know
Hey babe it's a stagnant time
But it takes more than that to hang my coat and hat and sleep
I've gotta sweat once more till my bones feel sore
Cause I'm a front row ticket to a nothin' show
I've gotta crash this prison and not let go
My heart's on a sun cloud screamin' for progress
'Cause I want work
I'll keep slavin' my mind just to try to find some kind of light
I'm gonna burn this damn ticket and think of tomorrow
And I won't live this long life in stagnation no more
My heart's on a sun cloud screamin' for progress
Cause I'm a man
And man's gotta work
The Work Verse by Vannelli Gino is a song that expresses the artist's feeling of being stuck in a state of stagnation in life. He talks about how he has been seeking a way out, but he has been unable to find it, and how he has been blaming others for his situation. The artist is troubled because he feels like he is just wasting his life without making any meaningful progress. He talks about how he wants to be useful and to make his day count, but he is unable to do so because he feels like he is stuck in a prison of his own making.
The artist talks about how he needs to work hard to break free from his present state of affairs. He has to keep slaving his mind to find some form of motivation or light to carry on. He decides to burn this ticket to show that he doesn't want to be stuck in this state of stagnation anymore. He wants to be a man and work towards achieving the progress he desires for himself. The song is a metaphor for how one has to work hard to be successful in life and how one should not give up on their dreams despite facing obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been slavin' my mind just to try to find a way out
I've been putting in a lot of mental effort to try and find a way out of my current situation
And it's been on my brain just to put the blame on you
I've been thinking a lot about blaming you for my problems
I've gotta find a way just to make my day a useful one
I need to find a way to make my day productive and fulfilling
Cause I'm a front row ticket to a nothin' show
I feel like I'm stuck in a meaningless existence
I've got one free pass just to let me know
I have one opportunity to change my situation
Hey babe it's a stagnant time
Things haven't been moving forward for me
But it takes more than that to hang my coat and hat and sleep
I can't just give up and accept my situation as it is
I've gotta sweat once more till my bones feel sore
I need to work hard until I physically feel the strain
I tell you why
Let me explain why I need to work hard
Cause I'm a front row ticket to a nothin' show
I feel like my life is going nowhere
I've gotta crash this prison and not let go
I need to break free from my current situation and not give up
My heart's on a sun cloud screamin' for progress
I have a strong desire for personal growth and development
'Cause I want work
Working towards my goals is important to me
I'll keep slavin' my mind just to try to find some kind of light
I'll continue to put in mental effort to find hope and direction
I'm gonna burn this damn ticket and think of tomorrow
I'm going to let go of my past and focus on the future
And I won't live this long life in stagnation no more
I refuse to continue living a stagnant life
My heart's on a sun cloud screamin' for progress
I have a strong desire for personal growth and development
Cause I'm a man
Because I'm a person with agency and the ability to make changes
And man's gotta work
It's important to take active steps towards achieving my goals
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GINO VANNELLI
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