9 to 5
Sheena Easton
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I wake up every mornin', I stumble out of bed Stretchin' and yawnin', another day ahead It seems to last forever, and time goes slowly by Till babe and me's together, then it starts to fly 'Cause the moment that he's with me, time can take a flight The moment that he's with me, everything's alright Night time is the right time, we make love Then it's his and my time, we take off My baby takes the morning train, he works from nine till five and then He takes another home again to find me waitin' for him My baby takes the morning train, he works from nine till five and then He takes another home again to find me waitin' for him He takes me to a movie, or to a restaurant, to go Slow dancing, anything I want Only when he's with me, I catch light Only when he gives me, makes me feel alright My baby takes the morning train, he works from nine till five and then He takes another home again to find me waitin' for him All day I think of him, dreamin' of him constantly I'm crazy mad for him, and he's crazy mad for me When he steps off that train, I'm makin' a fool, a fight Work all day to earn his pay, so we can play all night My baby takes the morning train, he works from nine till five and then He takes another home again to find me waitin' for him My baby takes the morning train, he works from nine till five and then He takes another home again to find me waitin' for him
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Written by: FLORRIE PALMER
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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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