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Song Parodies -> "Boss Side Now"

Original Song Title:

"Both Sides Now"

 (MP3)
Original Performer:

Joni Mitchell

Parody Song Title:

"Boss Side Now"

Parody Written by:

Michael Pacholek

The Lyrics

The oppressed becomes the oppressor, and he still hates his job.
Grunts and stunts and working late.
The cafeteria food I hate.
I seem consigned unto this fate.
I've looked at work that way.
But since the day I got promote
this paperwork's shoved down my throat.
I can't make this department float.
Am I better off today?

I've looked at work from boss side now.
From low to high, and still somehow
it's work's illusions I recall.
I really don't know work at all.

Fuss and bus on my commute.
My IBM just won't compute.
The manager says, "Don't get cute."
I've looked at work that way.
But now I can afford to drive
but in this traffic, who can thrive?
And paperwork will still arrive.
Seems like more everyday.

I've looked at work from boss side now.
From low to high, and still somehow
it's work's illusions I recall.
I really don't know work at all.

Work with jerks in retail hell.
Big-ticket items, strive to sell.
The stockroom has an awful smell.
I've looked at work that way.
But now I am the man in charge
too busy to be living large
and in my office these kids barge
expecting help each day.

I've looked at work from boss side now.
From low to high, and still somehow
it's work's illusions I recall.
I really don't know work... at all.


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Rick D - February 19, 2004 - Report this comment
Good job on the scan. When I did this I had trouble. I'm sure the "Office Space" crowd relates.
Diva - February 19, 2004 - Report this comment
I liked it.
David Chrenko - February 19, 2004 - Report this comment
Meet the new boss - Same as the old boss. Good parody, Michael.
Johnny D - February 19, 2004 - Report this comment
I liked it too.
Leo Jay - April 29, 2004 - Report this comment
Really interesting idea, well executed.
LInda - August 18, 2005 - Report this comment
Why not collect welfare like the rest of your lazy good for nothing beggers on the left do?
Arwen - August 21, 2005 - Report this comment
Random that I found this...but I like it Michael...great OS...=)

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