this song is about fucking up somewhere in life and having to go through a tough phase to get back to where you want to be. the lines about making money for the boss, being on time, and taking a punch seem to refer to having to endure a sucky job and take punches to get ahead or stay abreast of the pack. the lines about "keeping the worry-free, happiness philosophy" let us know that he is hiding his discontent to reassure others that he has things under control in his life. on a personal note, the lines about putting down the books and putting up the walls almost exactly follow my pattern of behavior after getting kicked out of college. i had to put down the books and put up walls to defend myself from criticism and discontent.
one of their best tunes, i recommend it to anyone who has had a bad job or a realy tough period in their life that seems to stick with them.
this song is about fucking up somewhere in life and having to go through a tough phase to get back to where you want to be. the lines about making money for the boss, being on time, and taking a punch seem to refer to having to endure a sucky job and take punches to get ahead or stay abreast of the pack. the lines about "keeping the worry-free, happiness philosophy" let us know that he is hiding his discontent to reassure others that he has things under control in his life. on a personal note, the lines about putting down the books and putting up the walls almost exactly follow my pattern of behavior after getting kicked out of college. i had to put down the books and put up walls to defend myself from criticism and discontent.
one of their best tunes, i recommend it to anyone who has had a bad job or a realy tough period in their life that seems to stick with them.