BEN BOSTICK

Working a job that I can’t stand

For less than I’m worth, but all that I can command

Boss looking for a volunteer to stay on late tonight

I can’t wait to leave, but I need the overtime

 

I take every shift I can cuz I’m in deep

Been falling behind since the Chevrolet went dead

I built her back up myself, but parts ain’t cheap

I just can’t seem to get ahead

 

They say if you work hard, there’s some ladder you’ll climb

But I’m not convinced there’s any ladder to find

Burying my dreams, drowning in debt

I just can’t seem to get ahead

 

I don’t desire any fancy things

Riches and wealth and the bitterness they breed

But it’d be nice to take my baby out to dinner now and then

Or buy her some roses just for no reason

 

When I get home tonight she’ll be asleep in bed

Ten years older than the day we were wed

Things didn’t turn out how I promised they would be

Oh I just can’t seem to get ahead

 

They say if you work hard, there’s some ladder you’ll climb

But I’m not convinced there’s any ladder to find

Burying my dreams, drowning in debt

I just can’t seem to get ahead