From birth to 53

I was told work set you free

To earn those choices

A house and a car

The girl of my dreams

A pension to stretch far

Work hard for the man

Don’t look for a sham

If you do you might see

Them laughing at me

 

The crumbs they allow

Because you disavow

Your instinct and soul

You’ve scored an own goal

To please the big boss

He doesn’t give a toss

If you live or die

Not even a sigh

Bottom line

The company is doing fine

 

Don’t work harder, work smarter

They tell every new starter

But if humans are the top

Why does work never stop

I’d rather sleep in the trees

Feeling the breeze

As it brushes my cheek

I feel unique

As I’m living my life

Without all the strife

 

Oh, I’m being naïve!

Says the important time thief

We need you to work

Don’t be a jerk

We have money to make

Our market share’s at stake

If you can’t join in

Go straight to the bin

No food for a year

Let’s see if you cheer

 

I am your boss

Your master, your God

You too could be me

For a very small fee

Your life and your freedom

For a mere 50 years

Then enjoy all you earned

See people you’ve spurned

Reacquaint with your loved ones

Have you got their address?