22 Grand Job

The Rakes

About 22 Grand Job

"22 Grand Job" is a song by English indie rock band The Rakes and is featured on their debut album, Capture/Release. Released on October 31, 2005, it was the fourth single taken from the album and charted in the UK Top 40 at number thirty-nine. When headlining Brixton Academy in 2007, The Rakes claimed it was their best song to date.


Year:
2006
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[Chorus: x2]
22 grand job
In the city it's alright
22 grand job
In the city it's alright
22 grand job
In the city that sounds nice,
It's alright, it's alright
In the city it's alright

Come from the work, looks alright
Put the lattitude right
Different sails lots of tunes
What am I supposed to do?
But he's only 28
No more 22
It's alright, it's alright
In the city it's alright

[Chorus]

Dancing up street Thursday night
In the city that sounds nice
Looking sharp in my (calise?)
Did we do the same degree?
I've said less to me all week
Got to go on Emily
That's alright, that's alright
If the money is alright

[Chorus]

22 grand job
22 grand job
22 grand job
22 grand job
In the city that sounds nice

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The Rakes

The Rakes were an English indie rock band from London. They split up in October 2009. more »

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Written by: ALAN DONOHOE, JAMES HORN-SMITH, LASSE PETERSEN, MATTHEW SWINNERTON, MATTHEW JAMES SWINNERTON

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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13 facts about this song

Band Origin
"22 Grand Job" is a song by The Rakes who are British indie rock band formed in London in 2003.
Album Contribution
The song “22 Grand Job” is featured in the band's debut album called "Capture/Release," released in 2005.
Chart Performance
The song did not reach the UK Singles Chart upon its first release, however, it managed to reach the 39th place when re-released.
Music Genre
The song "22 Grand Job" belongs to the Indie Rock genre, reflecting the band’s typical fast-paced rhythm and piercing guitars.
Topic of the song
"22 Grand Job" is about the drudgery of daily work in the city in a well-paid job that still doesn't bring happiness. It’s a representation of the attitude and struggles of young workers.
Unique Sound
The song "22 Grand Job" is marked by angular guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, a distinctive characteristic of the band.
Critical Acclaim
The success of the song immensely contributed to The Rakes' immediate critical acclaim after their debut.
Influence
"22 Grand Job" became an anthem for those in similar job situations, heralded for its blending of biting social commentary with indie rock sounds.
Pop Culture Reference
The song title "22 Grand Job" has been referenced in popular culture, with a career website named after it aiming to connect young professionals with high salary jobs.
Live Performances
The Rakes often closed their live sets with "22 Grand Job," making it one of their trademark songs loved by fans.
Song Length
The song "22 Grand Job" is notable for its brief running time, lasting just under two minutes, but it quickly made a lasting impression thus proving that a song’s impact is not dependent on its length.
Featured in Media
"22 Grand Job" has been featured in various forms of media such as the football video game FIFA 06, amplifying its reach to global audiences.
Vinyl Release
Initially, "22 Grand Job" was released on 7" vinyl via Trash Aesthetics, before being re-released by V2 Records.

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