I don’t like the work but true i need the money
My life is like a joke but to me is isn’t funny
People all around, telling me what to do
And all I want to do is stay at home with you
Time after time I say to myself
Working all my life isn’t good for my health
Get old, get tired, get put on the shelf
I do all the work, someone else gets all the wealth
Wish I was on an island in the sun
Where I wouldn’t have to worry how to get things done
(Chorus)
Day after day becomes more of a grind
Bills pile up, moneys harder to find
Trying to get ahead money’s harder to find
If I don’t give it up I’m gonna lose my mind
Wish I was on an Island in the sun
Where I wouldn’t have to worry how to get things done
(Chorus)
One of my favourite tracks by UB40. Tough lyrics against a running 4 to the floor kick drum tempo paced excellently by the driving bass line. Main singers are the Campbell Brothers, which is always good! Always thought that a bit of distortion rock guitar would go along perfectly with this track.
Bills pile up money's harder to find, trying to get ahead, get further behind, but don't give it up,I'm gonna lose my mind ! That just about sums up most of great Britain!