You're The Boss

I open your letters and rattle your cage
I'm sure that I'll get it right on one of these days
My head is bowed
Cos now your voice is getting terribly loud
I'm crossing the I's and I'm dotting the T's
Bending over backwards – really trying to please
I'm feeling dazed
your eyes are wild and now your finger is raised...

Now I would say I'm pretty bright
But you're the boss, and so you've got to be right
I hate to fight
So please don't push me
cos I used to be smart
I'm falling apart
You’ve broken my back, and now you’re breaking my heart

Two sugars in coffee, and one in your tea
You’re using every facet of my language degree
I won't complain
but please don't make me photocopy again
I don't get no sick leave or no holiday pay
The notion of promotion is a light year away
I’m always bored
my union membership's completely ignored

Now I would say I'm pretty bright
But you're the boss, and so you've got to be right
I hate to fight
So please don't push me
cos I used to be smart
I'm falling apart
You’ve broken my back, and now you’re breaking my heart

We married quite young, now we're both 32
The kids have gone to school and now I'm working for you
So why the tears?
My contract lasts another 28 years...

Now I would say I'm pretty bright
But you're the boss, and so you've got to be right
I hate to fight
So please don't push me
cos I used to be smart
I'm falling apart
You’ve broken my back and now you’re breaking my heart

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