Story Behind The Song
A sarcastic take on politicians who accomplish little - and get rich doing it!
| Song Length |
3:11 |
Genre |
Country - Rock, Country - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Irritated, Annoyed |
Subject |
Anti, Politician |
| Similar Artists |
Lynyrd Skynyrd |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
YOU'RE WORKING FOR SOMEBODY
Mark Patterson
Copyright 2022
I'm sure you're working for somebody buddy
But you surely ain't working for me
I know you're my elected official
That's how I raise my constitutional voice
But make no mistake, you ain't no great shakes
You were just the least self-interested choice
I'm sure you're working for somebody buddy
But you surely ain't working for me
I'm sure you're working for somebody buddy
But you surely ain't working for me
Well you started out as a crusader
And your heart was in the right place
It was gonna happen sooner or later
When you sold your soul just to win the next race
I'm sure you're working for somebody buddy
But you surely ain't working for me
I'm sure you're working for somebody buddy
But you surely ain't working for me
When the only job you've really got right now
Is to hold onto the one you've got somehow
The best laid plans of mice and men
Are lobbied away to nothing in the end
Maybe I'm just another cynic
But why should you have to make do?
While your congressman puts on a clinic
On how to get rich representing you
I'm sure you're working for somebody buddy
But you surely ain't working for me
I'm sure you're working for somebody buddy
But you surely ain't working for me
(Repeat)