The Battle for Straight Time
A.C. Newman * Track #5 On The Slow Wonder
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The Battle for Straight Time by A.C. Newman
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A.C. NewmanAbout
“Straight time” is a concept in work laws, essentially referring to the eight hour work day. With it’s themes of revolution and uprising, This song is broadly about working 9-to-5 for “The Man”, while longing for a rebellion that would free the people from the shackles of capitalist exploitation.
The Battle for Straight Time Lyrics
O come sweet life
Wash clean my hands
The revolution has
Been left to chance
This dawns on me
Every morning at about three
Battle for straight time
Battle for straight time
Battle for straight time
Battle for straight time
End of the road
Our clock strikes nine
Take back the streets
Or take straight time for this
My pure-gone days
Every morning an about-face
Battle for straight time
Battle for straight time
Battle for straight time
Battle for straight time
Our time in hell
Has served us fine
At last alive
We'll meet at five for this
Cocktails on me
We can light them on the count of three
Battle for straight time
Battle for straight time
Battle for straight time
Battle for straight time