Story Behind The Song
My income from music related work has dropped off significantly forcing me to go back to being an employee. After an exhausting search I was blessed with a pretty decent job, but now music has become relegated to hobby status. The cool thing is I can do whatever, and this song is way out of character for me (the semi-serious composer). I took the frustration from my job search and channeled it into this song. Since I haven't sang (or wrote lyrics)in a long time it was a challenge to produce, but I think it's good enough to show.
Song Description
A man frustrated with his position in life who thinks he should be much further along and someplace else. This song has lots of energy and attitude, but is basically a humorous look at a common human experience.
| Song Length |
3:30 |
Genre |
Country - Rock, Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Restless |
Subject |
Economics |
| Similar Artists |
Hank Williams, AC/DC |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Well I quit my job
at the Big Box store
I keep tellin' myself
that there's gotta be more
cause I'm broke again and I just got paid
I'm seriously due for a complete upgrade
Well I cashed in my 401K
I'm not lookin' back
got no reason to stay
I'm goin' to California
on a hope and a whim
opportunity's knockin'
just come on in
chorus
Lookin' for a break
tryin' to get ahead
I wanna feel alive
before I'm dead
I'm not supposed to be here
this aint what it seems
I'm livin' my life
in someone else's dreams
I've always known
down deep inside
I've got special skills
I'm a talented guy
If given the chance
anyone can see
I should start at the top
cause I was born to lead
I applied to be an intern
to get in the door
and they asked me "what the hell did you come here for?
you better go back to school
and get a degree
cause your not qualified to work for free
chorus
Lookin' for a break
tryin' to get ahead
I wanna feel alive
before I'm dead
I'm not supposed to be here
this aint what it seems
I'm livin' my life
in someone else's dream
bridge
Some people get famous
and acumulate riches
while most of us dream
about our secret wishes
Is it just luck
or how we play the game?
Should I follow my heart
or just use my brain?
chorus
Lookin' for a break
tryin' to get ahead
I wanna feel alive
before I'm dead
I'm not supposed to be here
this aint what it seems
I'm livin' my life
in someone else's dream
coda
Livin' my life
I'm livin' my life
in someone else's dream (repeat)