Gimme a Job

Every day I wake up fearin’ the bill collector’s call

And at 5 o’clock I sigh with relief.

Why if I’m as hot as I think I am

Am I livin’ with so much grief?

I’m alive. I’m alive.

I can work real hard from 9 to 5.

I’m right here, Mr. Employer

One of life’s valiant warriors.

Gimme a job. I gotta survive.

It’s not as if I can’t do anything.

I can do things some other people can’t.

My family’s like baby birds with open mouths

And that’s not to mention heat and light and rent.

I’m alive. I’m alive.

I can work real hard from 9 to 5.

I’m right here, Mr. Employer

One of life’s valiant warriors.

Gimme a job. I gotta survive.

I feel powerless to help and ironically

I can feel the power achin’ in my bones.

Let me do what I can. Right now I’m half of what I am.

I’ll explode just sittin’ here a t home.

I’m alive. I’m alive.

I can work real hard from 9 to 5.

I’m right here, Mr. Employer

One of life’s valiant warriors.

Gimme a job. I’m not lazy when I’m broke.

Set me up and just watch my smoke.

Can’t you see that you’ve got the job for me?

Mister, please, I’m here beggin’ on my knees.

Help me out. I am not a lay-about.

Share the wealth. You got the lion’s share yourself.

Can’t you see that you’ve got the job for me?

Gimme a job.  Gimme a job.