i just hate my job
i can't stand the things i do
days just seem so bleak
i haven't got paid since the check last week

i just hate these dull employers
i can't stand a single word they say
work has gotta be less important
when i feel there's somethin' better along the way

workin' for the man
i hate workin' for the man
workin' for the man
i hate workin' for the...

man

9 to 5 a week
they'll pry my tounge just to hear me speak and
pretending i'm awake
carefull not to sleep on my coffee break and

i just hate these dull employers
i can't stand a single word they say
work has gotta be less important
when i feel there's somethin' better along the way

workin' for the man
i hate workin' for the man
workin' for the man
i hate workin' for the man

there's some better workin' in this town
that's where i'm supposed to be
there's some better workin' in this town
that's where i'd like to be
there's some better workin' in this town

workin' for the man
i hate workin' for the man
workin' for the man
i hate workin' for the man

workin' for the man
i hate workin' for the man (everybody's workin')
workin' for the man (i can't hear you say)
i hate workin' for the...

man