Working for the Man
Roy Orbison
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Hey now you better listen to me everyone of you We got a lotta, lotta, lotta, lotta work to do Forget about your woman and that water can Today were working for the man Well pick up your feet We've got a deadline to meet I'm gonna see you make it on time Don't relax I want elbows and backs I want to see everybody from behind 'Cause your working for the man working for the man You gotta make him a hand when you're working for the man So I'm pickin' 'em up and I'm laying 'em down I believe he's gonna work me into the ground I pull to the left, I heave to the right I want to kill him but it wouldn't be right 'Cause I'm working for the man, working for the man I gotta make him a hand when you're working for the man Well the boss man's daughter sneaks me water Every time her daddy's down the line She says meet me tonight love a me right And everything is gonna be fine So I slave all day without much pay And I'm just biding my time 'Cause the company and the daughter, you see They're both gonna be all mine Yah I'm gonna be the man, I'm gonna be the man Gotta make him a hand if I'm gonna be the man Working for the man, working for the man I gotta make him a hand Working for the man
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Written by: ROY ORBISON, JOE MELSON
Lyrics © Orbi-Lee Music, Barbara Orbison Music Company
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13 facts about this song
Song Type"Working for the Man" is a classic pop-rock song.
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Artist InformationThe song was released by Roy Orbison, one of the biggest names of the 1960's music scene, known for his dark emotional ballads and distinctive voice.
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Renowned SongwriterOrbison also wrote this particular song, a fact that further establishes his talents as not just a singer, but a songwriter as well.
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Release Date"Working for the Man" was released in 1962, during a time when careers and work were popular song themes.
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Chart-topperThe song was successful and went on to peak at number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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AlbumIt was included in his 1962 studio album under Monument Records, "The Orbison Way."
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B-Side HitInterestingly, the b-side of "Working for the Man" was another hit "Leah," further doubling the single's success.
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Unique NarrativeThe song tells the story of a man stuck working for a boss he dislikes, a relatable theme for many listeners.
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InfluenceThe song has influenced many other artists, proving Orbison's far-reaching effect in the music industry.
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LegacyDespite being over five decades old, "Working for the Man" continues to be popular and is often played on oldies radio stations.
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CoversThe song has also been covered by several other artists over the years.
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Music Style"Working for the Man" features Orbison's unique blend of rock and roll with a pop-ballad style.
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Song's MoodThrough this song, Orbison taps into the working class and their struggles, highlighting an element of social commentary within his music.
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