9 to 5
Sheena Easton
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Tumble outta bed and I stumble to the kitchen Pour myself a cup of ambition Yawn and stretch and try to come to alive Jump in the shower and the blood starts pumpin' Out on the street the traffic starts jumpin' With folks like me on the job from 9 to 5 Workin' 9 to 5, what a way to make a livin' Barely gettin' by, it's all takin' and no givin' They just use your mind and they never give you credit It's enough to drive you crazy if you let it 9 to 5, for service and devotion You would think that I would deserve a fat promotion Want to move ahead but the boss won't seem to let me I swear sometimes that man is out to get me! They let you dream just to watch 'em shatter You're just a step on the boss-man's ladder But you got dreams he'll never take away You're in the same boat with a lotta your friends Waitin' for the day your ship'll come in an' the tide's gonna turn and it's all gonna roll your way Workin' 9 to 5, what a way to make a livin' Barely gettin' by, it's all takin' and no givin' They just use your mind and you never get the credit It's enough to drive you crazy if you let it 9 to 5, yeah they got you where they want you There's a better life, and you dream about it, don't you? It's a rich man's game no matter what they call it And you spend your life puttin' money in his wallet 9 to 5, whoa what a way to make a livin' Barely gettin' by, it's all takin' and no givin' They just use your mind and they never give you credit It's enough to drive you crazy if you let it 9 to 5, yeah they got you where they want you There's a better life, and you dream about it, don't you? It's a rich man's game no matter what they call it And you spend your life puttin' money in his wallet
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Written by: Dolly Parton
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Chart Success"9 to 5" reached number three on the UK Singles Chart and topped the US Billboard Hot 100, making Sheena Easton the third UK female solo artist to achieve this feat.
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Change in TitleIn the United States, the song was retitled as "Morning Train (Nine to Five)" to avoid confusion with Dolly Parton's song "9 to 5", which was also popular around the same time.
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Grammy Win"9 to 5" earned Easton the 1981 Grammy for Best New Artist.
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Song ThemeThe song describes a woman waiting for her man to come home from work and highlights the routine of a working-class couple.
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Movie FeaturingThe song is included in the soundtrack of the 1981 film "Take This Job and Shove It".
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Songwriter"9 to 5" was written by Florrie Palmer, a British songwriter who also wrote hits for other artists such as Elaine Paige and Janis Ian.
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Platinum CertificationThe album "Take My Time," which features the track "9 to 5," has been certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry.
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Lyrics MisunderstandingSome listeners misinterpreted the lyrics, thinking the song was about a prostitute due to the line "my baby takes the morning train," but in fact, it describes a conventional work schedule.
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Gold CertificationIn the United States, the song received a Gold certification in 1981 from the Recording Industry Association of America for selling over one million units.
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International SuccessThe song has remained popular worldwide over the years, particularly in Japan where it reached the number two spot on the Oricon Singles Chart.
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Cover Version"Morning Train (Nine to Five)" was covered by the Japanese duo Wink, adding to the song's popularity in Japan.
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Variety of GenreThe song "9 to 5," is often categorized as a pop song. However, it notably features elements of country and adult contemporary, showcasing Easton's strong and distinct vocals.
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