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Quittin' Time

The jig is up The game is thru You’re not showing up So I’m quitting, too Why should I bother W/ all this to do? Bring me my jacket ‘Cause I’m quitting too Somebody said, “Work ethic.” Well what’s that mean? My outlook may be pathetic, But at least I ain’t replaced by no A-I machine Why are you sweeping And cleaning the flu? I’m all washed up And I’m quitting, too In the white halls of wealth Power clings to the few I want all for myself So I’m quitting, too Somebody said, “work ethic”... How we lasted this long, I haven’t a clue I resign to the throngs Who are all quitting, too No morale in the field They’re staging a coup Get ready, thine Princes You’re all quitting, too

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