Quit My Nine to Five

I couldn't find a good employer
Who'd let me be a life enjoyer
So I quit my workin' at the company
I was runnin' outta steam
Chasing someone else's dream
This nine-to-five is not the life for me

Bring on the struggle, I'm ready
For a job that's less than steady
Trade eternal sunshine for some wind and rain
And if I'm not successful
Well, at least it won't be stressful
I'm content with nothing lost and nothing gained

I had no time to cook at home
So I ordered meals by phone
For this i paid a pretty penny and a dime
I was a hamster on a wheel
Now tell me what's the grand appeal
Of trading time for money when money can't buy time?

Bring on the struggle, I'm ready
For a job that's less than steady
Trade eternal sunshine for some wind and rain
And if I'm not successful
Well, at least it won't be stressful
I'm content with nothing lost and nothing gained

And when the work was slow
I couldn't let the bosses know
So the bathroom was my secret getaway
Watchin' videos of kittens
While pretendin' I was shittin'
That was typic'ly the highlight of my day

Bring on the struggle, I'm ready
For a job that's less than steady
Trade eternal sunshine for some wind and rain
And if I'm not successful
Well, at least it won't be stressful
I'm content with nothing lost and nothing gained

Eight hours every day, plus an hour commute each way
But my mind's on where I'd rather be
I'll only do it if once I get through it
There's still something in it for me
Sure, I have goals, but I won't sell my soul
My career is not what sets me free

Bring on the struggle, I'm ready
For a job that's less than steady
Trade eternal sunshine for some wind and rain
And if I'm not successful
Well, at least it won't be stressful
I'm content with nothing lost and nothing gained

Now I gotta keep it real
I'm just a diva with ideals
And I am privileged and reckless in my ways
But if you find that you are able
Then I hope this little fable
Shall remind you that your work can be your play