Dead Kennedys
Dead Kennedys
Dead Kennedys
Dead Kennedys
Dead Kennedys
Dead Kennedys
Dead Kennedys
Dead Kennedys
Dead Kennedys
Dead Kennedys
“At My Job” is an incisive commentary on the nature of labor in modern society.
The song is critical of the substance of work and satirizes the common attitude toward work.
The song features a strong, mechanical rhythm with instrumentation reminiscent of industrial machinery. The rigid instrumenta...
[Verse 1]
If your machine might slip a gear
Push this button to help it clear
Your timecard says that your name's Joe
But we'll call you 6-3-0
[Chorus]
I'm working at my job
I'm so happy
More boring by the day
But they pay me
[Verse 2]
All that time spent going to school
Just to end up following rules
[Chorus]
I'm working at my job
I'm so happy
More boring by the day
But they pay me
[Bridge]
Now it's time to take a break
Don't stray too far or you'll be late
[Verse 3]
Thank you for your service and a long career
Glad you gave us your best years
[Chorus]
I'm working at my job
I'm so happy
More boring by the day
But they pay me
[Chorus]
I'm working at my job
I'm so happy
More boring by the day
But they pay me
At My Job was written by East Bay Ray.
At My Job was produced by Jello Biafra.