Austin is currently making words rhyme and serving his time waiting on tables (and waiting on the tables to turn.) He's singing at writer's nights and tearing up the honky-tonks, paying his dues and livin' the dream in Tennessee. To quote his grandmother and the title of one of his own songs, Austin says it's his job these days to just "Suit Up Show Up Shut Up And Get The Job Done".
Get the Job Done
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No clue what was going down
Here to find my place and my piece of the dream
I was a poor boy far from home
Writing my songs with a voice of my own
I got me a job and the boss man said to me
He said son let me make it crystal clear this is how we do around here
Its yes sir and yes ma'am if you're wondering who's the boss I am
At the end of the day we know how to have a little fun
No excuses no drama
Treat every woman like she was your momma
Suit up show up shut up and get the job done
Yeah suit up show up shut up and get the job done
So I saved some money recorded some songs
I met some people to pass it along
I kept on rockin' and one day I got a call
So I rode on down to music row with my guitar case and my ball cap on
I sang a few songs and the record man said to me
He said son let me tell you if you want the gig don't let your head get too big
'Cause around here its yes sir and yes ma'am if you're wondering who's the boss I am
At the end of the day we know how to have a little fun
No excuses no drama
Treat every woman like she was your momma
Suit up show up shut up and get the job done
Yeah suit up show up shut up and get the job done
One day I'll have a son of my own I'm gonna sing him this little song
Boy its yes sir and yes ma'am if you're wondering who's the boss I am
At the end of the day we gonna have a little fun
No excuses no drama
Treat every woman like she was your momma
Suit up show up shut up and get the job done
Yeah suit up show up shut up and get the job done
Yeah suit up show up shut up and get the job done
Get the job done
The song "Get the Job Done" by Austin Burke tells the story of his journey to becoming a successful country artist. He starts by arriving in a new town with no idea of what's going on and trying to find his place in the music world. As a poor boy from a small town, he's working hard and writing songs with his own unique voice. He gets a job and his boss tells him the way things are done in the company, making it clear that he's the boss and everyone else needs to follow his lead. Despite this, there's still room to have fun and enjoy life, as long as everyone does what they're supposed to do.
As the song progresses, the singer saves some money and keeps playing music. Eventually, he gets a break and heads down to Music Row with his guitar case and ballcap. He sings a few songs and a record executive tells him that he has what it takes to succeed, but warns him not to let success go to his head. The same rules apply in the music industry as in his job: yes sir and yes ma'am to those in charge. Even though he makes it big, he never forgets where he came from and how he got there, as he plans to one day pass on these lessons to his own son.
Overall, the song highlights the importance of hard work and dedication, as well as respecting authority and treating others well. Even in the cutthroat world of the music industry, there's still room for kindness and fun, as long as you get the job done.
Line by Line Meaning
I showed up in this little big town
The singer arrived in a small yet lively city with little to no idea what awaited him there.
No clue what was going down
The singer was completely unaware of the situation and circumstances that enveloped the town.
Here to find my place and my piece of the dream
The singer had a goal in mind, which was to carve out a niche for himself in the town and pursue his dreams.
I was a poor boy far from home
The artist was young, financially unstable, and away from his family and hometown.
Writing my songs with a voice of my own
The artist was composing his own music, using his distinct voice to express himself.
I got me a job and the boss man said to me
The singer acquired a job, and his boss had given him a message.
He said son let me make it crystal clear this is how we do around here
The boss made it evident that the workplace has its codes and standards of operation.
Its yes sir and yes ma'am if you're wondering who's the boss I am
Everyone must respect authority by referring to their seniors as a sign of reverence towards their position.
At the end of the day, we know how to have a little fun
Work should be fun, and after a long day, everyone can let their hair down a little.
No excuses no drama
There are no valid excuses and no drama allowed in the workplace. All employees should be responsible and professional.
Treat every woman like she was your momma
Women should be respected and protected as if they were one's mother.
Suit up show up shut up and get the job done
One must dress appropriately, be punctual, avoid causing trouble in the workplace, and focus on the task at hand.
So I saved some money recorded some songs
The singer saved some money and used it to record his music.
I met some people to pass it along
The singer networked with individuals to market and promote his music.
I kept on rockin' and one day I got a call
The singer continued to perform and pursue his music career, which propelled him to garner attention.
So I rode on down to music row with my guitar case and my ball cap on
The artist went to a place called Music Row with his requisite musical instruments and casual clothes.
He said son let me tell you if you want the gig don't let your head get too big
The record company representative informed the artist to keep a level head and behave humbly to secure the gig.
Around here its yes sir and yes ma'am if you're wondering who's the boss I am
Respect for authority and adherence to codes of conduct are still crucial for success, even in the music industry.
One day I'll have a son of my own I'm gonna sing him this little song
The singer plans to teach his future son the lessons he has learned from his experiences in life through the lyrics of this song.
Boy its yes sir and yes ma'am if you're wondering who's the boss I am
The artist's advice for his future son: one should always show respect for authority figures.
At the end of the day, we gonna have a little fun
Although they must maintain respect and professionalism, one can still enjoy themselves at work.
Suit up show up shut up and get the job done
The last line of the song reiterates the importance of dressing appropriately for work, being reliable, avoiding causing disruptions, and completing their tasks proficiently.
Get the job done
As stated in the final line, the theme of the entire song is that one should focus on executing their responsibilities to the best of their abilities to achieve success in their careers.
Contributed by Christopher K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.