According to newepicauthor,, this week’s theme is “occupation.” This song was one of my favorites back in the day, even though I never worked as a secretary. I even sang it with a karaoke machine I got for Christmas when I was in college. Enjoy Dolly Parton’s version, and have a great day.
9 to 5Dolly Parton
Lyrics Couretesy of Google
Tumble outta bed and I stumble to the kitchen
Pour myself a cup of ambition
Yawn and stretch and try to come to life
Jump in the shower and the blood starts pumpin’
Out on the street the traffic starts jumpin’
With folks like me on the job from 9 to 5
Workin’ 9 to 5, what a way to make a livin’
Barely gettin’ by, it’s all takin’ and no givin’
They just use your mind and they never give you credit
It’s enough to drive you crazy if you let it
9 to 5, for service and devotion
You would think that I would deserve a fat promotion
Want to move ahead but the boss won’t seem to let me
I swear sometimes that man is out to get me!
They let you dream just to watch ’em shatter
You’re just a step on the boss-man’s ladder
But you got dreams he’ll never take away
You’re in the same boat with a lotta your friends
Waitin’ for the day your ship’ll come in
An’ the tide’s gonna turn and it’s all gonna roll your way
Workin’ 9 to 5, what a way to make a livin’
Barely gettin’ by, it’s all takin’ and no givin’
They just use your mind and you never get the credit
It’s enough to drive you crazy if you let it
9 to 5, yeah they got you where they want you
There’s a better life, and you dream about it, don’t you?
It’s a rich man’s game no matter what they call it
And you spend your life puttin’ money in his wallet9 to 5, whoa what a way to make a livin’
Barely gettin’ by, it’s all takin’ and no givin’
They just use your mind and they never give you credit
It’s enough to drive you crazy if you let it9 to 5, yeah they got you where they want you
There’s a better life, and you dream about it, don’t you?
It’s a rich man’s game no matter what they call it
And you spend your life puttin’ money in his wallet9 to 5, working 9 to 5
Songwriters: Dolly Parton
9 to 5 lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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A bunch of bloggers talked about this song today as it is a perfect match for the prompt. I loved the movie when it first came out.
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I also enjoyed the movie. Next weekend, I’m planning to see a performance of the musical by a local theater group. Thank you for stopping by and commenting.
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Fun song. I, too, had thought about this one but figured someone would choose it as well.
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I wouldn’t have been offended if you’d also chosen this. It’s a popular song and perfect for this week’s theme
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This truly is the perfect anthem for this week’s theme. I am so glad you chose it!
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That so g kept me sane many years long when I worked at the supermarket. Great choice! 🙋🐝
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I’m glad this song has a special meaning to you. Thank you for stopping by and commenting.
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It has 😗🙋🐝 you are very welcome!
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Lovely choice Abbie.
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Thank you. I’m glad you liked it.
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The working person’s anthem! Love the song and the movie. 🙂
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I agree. Thank you.
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