Hey Buddy, how 'bout a smoke?
I'm down on my luck
At the end of my rope, I feel pretty rough
I just got the sack, take a number please
I'm never looking back
I'm out on the street
I started, down in the dump
Thought I paid my dues
But I was first when they had
The bad news
I always dreamed of walking out
Punch that guy right in the mouth
But I never had the guts
Now I know I got the stuff
There's no mistaking it now...
I'm out of the business
Out of the business ---
Into rock and roll
All right, 'bout time
Stuffed shirts where the sun don't shine
Late nights, long days
I don't need the white collar race
Who wants a gray flannel suit?
I'll throw in a tie
Or some Italian boots? It's all right in style
I've had it up to here, with three button whores
I don't regret that I'm
Walking out the door
(Chorus)
Out of the Business was written by The Tubes.
Out of the Business was produced by David Foster.
The Tubes released Out of the Business on Mon Apr 04 1983.