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Song Parodies -> "Workin' Thru Lunchtime"
Original Song Title:
"Walkin' On Sunshine"
Original Performer:
Katrina And The Waves
Parody Song Title:
"Workin' Thru Lunchtime"
Parody Written by:
Kristof Robertson
The Lyrics
Another parody for my "return to Amiright" day...a tribute to the paranoid lab rats that fill our cities' offices
I used to be a nine-to-fiver; now I'm a wage slave
At night I don't bother undressing; a week since I've shaved
I've sold my soul to the corporation; and they won't give it back
So I don't get coffee, a cig break or mid-morning snack
I'm workin' thru lunchtime..whoa!
This jerk gets no munch-timewhoa!
I'm workin' thru lunchtimewhoa!
It's for my own good!!
Heythis bites now
It's for my own good!
Whoa yeah
Hey, boss-man; please don't unemploy me- I'm loyal to you
And I won't even sleep with my wife if you don't want me to
All those schlumps that like to go home on weekends; they shouldn't be paid (no no no)
Though I'm eyeing that sandwich and soda; won't touch coz I'm 'fraid
I'm workin' thru lunchtime..whoa!
This jerk gets no munch-timewhoa!
I'm workin' thru lunchtimewhoa!
It's for my own good!!
Heythis bites now
It's for my own good!
Hey yeah, no fair!!
It's for my own good!!
Workin' through lunchtime
Just like a coalmine
I'll make a call, I'll file a file, write that report without a meal
I'll send a fax, I'll do your tax, I won't relax; hey, that's the deal
There's no downtimecrazyjob!
There's no downtimecrazyjob!
I'm workin' thru lunchtime..whoa!
This jerk gets no munch-timewhoa!
I'm workin' thru lunchtimewhoa!
It's for my own good!
I stayed until 10, now
Boss knew that I would
[Ad Lib fade]
At night I don't bother undressing; a week since I've shaved
I've sold my soul to the corporation; and they won't give it back
So I don't get coffee, a cig break or mid-morning snack
I'm workin' thru lunchtime..whoa!
This jerk gets no munch-timewhoa!
I'm workin' thru lunchtimewhoa!
It's for my own good!!
Heythis bites now
It's for my own good!
Whoa yeah
Hey, boss-man; please don't unemploy me- I'm loyal to you
And I won't even sleep with my wife if you don't want me to
All those schlumps that like to go home on weekends; they shouldn't be paid (no no no)
Though I'm eyeing that sandwich and soda; won't touch coz I'm 'fraid
I'm workin' thru lunchtime..whoa!
This jerk gets no munch-timewhoa!
I'm workin' thru lunchtimewhoa!
It's for my own good!!
Heythis bites now
It's for my own good!
Hey yeah, no fair!!
It's for my own good!!
Workin' through lunchtime
Just like a coalmine
I'll make a call, I'll file a file, write that report without a meal
I'll send a fax, I'll do your tax, I won't relax; hey, that's the deal
There's no downtimecrazyjob!
There's no downtimecrazyjob!
I'm workin' thru lunchtime..whoa!
This jerk gets no munch-timewhoa!
I'm workin' thru lunchtimewhoa!
It's for my own good!
I stayed until 10, now
Boss knew that I would
[Ad Lib fade]
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When Super-Parodist Kristof Robertson from The Planet Quipped-On is hiding in his secret identity, he works as mild-mannered Drew Carey!
Taking Care Of Busniess
lunchtime is about the only time i work
Good one.
Been there, lived that; when I read this, I couldn't help thinking of Stan Rogers' "White Collar Holler"...!
I've had jobs like this, fortunately my current company is more fun. Enjoyed this!
Hey hec, my wife and I used to go see Stan Rogers at Passim in Harvard Square a million years ago ... love "White Collar Holler" !!
Often times I've had to work during the times I normally take lunch breaks too. You nailed this one; here's a 5-5-5 vote for ya. ;)
LOL... I can relate....
Many thanks to Johannes D, Matthiash, my man al, Pat, hec ( I don't know stan Rogers...sorry!), Seraph and the macman. Had this one sitting in my TBC folder for ages...dusted it off, and presto! Thanks all
Here's your well deserved affimation. 5's
whoa, my fellow wombat returns from God Knows Where, and his cynicism is happily intact - you must remember though Kristof, that with your last breath you'll be able to happily say "I dedicated my entire waking life to workin for the man" - 555
Really brilliant stuff, 5-5-5
:-) Don't tell me, that's just what the boss thinks: you're actually writing parodies without him knowing...
(ABC3) Do you ever poop on the job?
Poomaster, shut up. This parody has nothing to do with going to the bathroom, so stop poking your nose where it doesn't belong.
(ABC3) Jason, Poomaster is only following the rule that one has to comment SOMETHING in order to vote. Granted, he could discuss some other subject, but eh well. In the meantime, Kristof, nice job on the parody.
(ABC) See above!
ABC3 - Just doing my job.
Unfortunately, in many companies this is almost too close to reality to be funny. As for the Jason-Poomaster debate, I guess you could say the boss is full of poo and leave it at that.
(ABC3-W) Great title sub and execution. 555
(ABC3-W) Jeez, this is really the wrong time for me to read this parody since I wound up working through my dinner break today along with putting up with other BS (painting in the dark, anyone?). Sorry, mate, I can't vote this one right now, but great meter and rhyming as always.
ABC - NOT THRU LUNCHTIME! Lunchtime is the best time... I think someone needs a hug. 5-5-5
(ABC) see above - yeah, where WERE you all that time, Kristof - workin through puntime? - fave line here: I'll send a fax, I'll do your tax, I won't relax; hey, that's the deal - beautiful
Stuart's favorite line was also mine, that was purely brilliant! And I think this parody fit the picture you supplied for it very accurately.
(ABC) I admit it...I really can't sympathize since they don't deprive us of lunch at school, though we do only get a half an hour...okay, you win. Great job.
(ABC) I can relate, having worked through many a lunchtime. Of course, I usually snack throughout the day to compensate. Good job!
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