Sing-along with the Workin’ for a Living Lyrics!

It’s time to get your singing voice ready and put on those dancing shoes because we’re going to be looking at the lyrics of one of the most iconic songs of all time; ‘Workin’ for a Livin’. This song was released by Huey Lewis and The News in 1982, but it still resonates with us today. Let’s dive into these rhythmic lines and see if we can keep up!

Verse One – “Some days won’t end ever…”

The first verse goes like this:

“Some days won’t end ever/
And some days pass on by/
We’ll be working here forever/
At least until we die.”

Well, isn’t that cheerful? But let’s face it; sometimes work feels like it will never end. It seems as though there are never enough hours in the day to finish everything on our to-do list. And just when you think you’ve made progress, another task pops up out of nowhere.

Chorus – “I’m taking what they’re giving…”

Now onto the catchy chorus:

“I’m taking what they’re giving/
Cuz I’m working for a living”

This is where you need to let loose and sing at the top of your lungs. The chorus has such an infectious beat that even if you don’t know all of the words, soon enough, you’ll be jamming along anyway.

Verse Two – “Sometimes it seems so funny…”

Verse two brings us more relatable moments:

“Sometimes I wonder what am I gonna do? /
But there ain’t no cure for /
the summertime blues.”

How many times have we asked ourselves this exact question? We may feel stuck in our job or unsure about our career path even now during summer months while everyone else is relaxing (even after hard-working essential workers?!). However, as the lyrics suggest, there may not be any quick fixes to our predicament. It’s time to just keep pushing forward.

Chorus – “I’m taking what they’re giving…”

Let’s hop back into the chorus and give it all we’ve got!

“I’m taking what they’re giving/
Cause I’m working for a living”

It doesn’t matter if you sound terrible; sing along anyway! You’ll feel better when belting out these words at max volume.

Verse Three – “What did you get for workin’…”

The last verse gets a bit more contemplative:

“What did you get for workin’ /
And all your time away?”

Well, this is disappointing. But it certainly makes us think about how much of our lives we dedicate towards working. Is it worth missing important life events or losing out on quality time with loved ones?

Bridge -“Got no love for Wall street …”

Then onto the bridge:

“Got no love for wealth fare frauds/
Empty bones and broken laws/
got my together gonna break
these chains.”

Now, this bridge paints a gritty picture around corporate greed and corruption that exists in modern society. We’re reminded that some folks playing by their own rules are causing problems while reaping benefits while others are left with nowhere else left to turn but banding together (set up links?) .

Outro:

Finally, let’s take concluding thoughts :

“Don’t need nothing but a good time/
How can I resist?/
Ain’t looking for nuthing/
but Workin’ 4 A Livin'”

This outro is proof that sometimes it’s just best not to look too deep into things or overthink everything (that being said,..), perhaps after an exhausting day at work- sometimes seeking ways of rejuvenating outside traditional methods through senses like music could be worth exploring instead). Sometimes all we need is some good music and the opportunity to let loose.

So, there you have it! The lyrics may seem straightforward, but ‘Workin’ for a Livin” really gets us thinking about the value of our time and the hard work that goes into making ends meet. So next time you hear this song come on your playlist while at home or in a public setting – embrace this supreme moment when Huey’s voice belts out the now familiar chorus; allow yourself to feel every tone while imagining yourself as part of an epic concert performance . Remember not everyone needs earphones – sing like no one is listening (but secretly hope someone is watching).

Rock on!

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