All Work No Joy

from Still Alive by John Christian

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Work for money
Two sets of rules – different opportunities
Wonder, do you fair well here
With all the handicaps you’ve got

Slave for fun
When will you have delight – two different cages
Don’t listen to the howling
It may call you in and then …

All work no joy

Work for money
Impotence – you’ll never admit to it
If all you have is what you need
In your backyard – your family tree
Never mind the pain

No Joy
Two sides to every face
One only does it for the purse
Can’t be satisfied until it’s over
Two different attitudes each opposing and then …

All work no joy

Work for money
There are no rules – uneven opportunities
One alternative exception
Can found seen through your stare

Dance for life
Above all remain pacified
Don’t mistake that cage for more
It’s worth is directly proportional to the time spent
Looking for the open door and then ...

All work no joy

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from Still Alive, released April 2, 2017
John Christian: acoustic guitar, harmonica, bass, vocals, production.

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