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Knuckle Down

from Dirty Protest by EX-WIFE

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lyrics

Welcome to the world of work
You look so idealistic and fresh-faced
You want to make a difference?
Well, you’ve come to the right place…
Time to pay your way
Make something of your life
Time to knuckle down
Make it all worthwhile…
But don’t worry
We’ll ease you in
Make sure it’s smooth
You won’t feel a thing…

Knuckle down, count the pounds
The only thing to do
Knuckle down and play your part
You need to fill that hole

Knuckle down, Knuckle down, Knuckle down, Knuckle down
Knuckle down, Knuckle down, Knuckle down, Knuckle down
Knuckle down, Knuckle down, Knuckle down, Knuckle down
Knuckle down, Knuckle down…

You show a lot of promise
We’ve got big things planned for you
Just listen, obey and pay your dues
Do the things we tell you to
Nothing to lose but lots to prove
Not sure you want it ? I promise you you do

Corporate dreams
Full of customers and teams
Knuckle down, turn around
How much can you take?
Knuckle down, taste the brown
You’ll find out when you break

Young and thrusting
Clearly well bred
And just so eager to please
Bright-eyed, full of belief
I don’t even ask
You’re down on your knees

Steel your wrist, make a fist
You force it in and start to twist

Muscles taut
Every delivery and deadline met
You deserve what you get
You’re a corporate athlete
Gotta be in shape to compete
So don’t drink in the week
And mind what you eat

You dip your toe
Next thing you know
You’re in up to your neck
You pay the price
For a nice life
With an endless bouncing cheque
Knuckle down, count the pounds
It’s the only thing to do
Kns.uckle down and play your part
You need to fill that hole

Knuckle down, Knuckle down, Knuckle down, Knuckle down
Knuckle down, Knuckle down, Knuckle down, Knuckle down
Knuckle down, Knuckle down, Knuckle down, Knuckle down
Knuckle down, Knuckle down…

By the end, if you’re not dead inside
You’ll seen it for what it is
Seperation, entitlement, greed
ESG? Fuck me
Societal purpose?
What a load of fucking shit
Lip service

Knuckle down, be the best
The best that you can be
Knuckle down, there’s no doubt
The only way to be
Yes, don’t worry
You are living your best life

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from Dirty Protest, released May 1, 2022

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EX-WIFE are Billy Barry and Steve Meat

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