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Slack Motherfucker Lyrics
You haven't moved from that spot all night
Since you asked for a light
You little smokestack
You've wasted my time
I'd like to see you try and give it back, yeah
I'm working
But I'm not working for you
Slack motherfucker
Relax, sit down
I'll kick that stool right out from under you
You ran out, sitting outside
Well, I can do the same thing too
I'm working
But I'm not working for you (no)
Slack motherfucker
I'm working
But I'm not working for you
Slack motherfucker
You motherfucker
Since you asked for a light
You little smokestack
You've wasted my time
I'd like to see you try and give it back, yeah
But I'm not working for you
Slack motherfucker
I'll kick that stool right out from under you
You ran out, sitting outside
Well, I can do the same thing too
But I'm not working for you (no)
Slack motherfucker
But I'm not working for you
Slack motherfucker
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This song is often confused as a "take this job and shove it" tribute. However, I've heard Jim Wilbur say that it was directed towards a lazy coworker, not a boss, per se. Regardless, a great insult-song that I am sure most of us would find useful application for.
I think this song has to do with early Superchunk's situation. They started Merge Records to record their music, which shocked many in the music scene at the time. I believe when they say "I'm working, but I'm not working for you" they're referring to their independence, and really sticking it to the man. Awesome song.