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Song Parodies -> "Dead End Jobs"
Original Song Title:
"100 Years"
(MP3)Original Performer:
Five for Fighting
Parody Song Title:
"Dead End Jobs"
Parody Written by:
Below Average Dave
The Lyrics
I'm going to kick off where I left off. Last year, I ended the season with a song that immediately broke opening week download records for my songs, and another song that I had posted became the first song of mine to reach as high as 51st--thank you guys for your support, as always my songs are available for download or listen, Hear Dead End Jobs for Free!
I'm mowing lawns at the moment
Charging about 15 dollars
and I'm just dreaming
saving my change for a car
I'm bagging cans at the moment
My income's better than ever
and I just bought it
Driving around in that new car
Mowing lawns won't pull me through
Bagging groceries, tried that too
15, There's always a curse, my job's the worst
There's only so many Dead End Jobs to learn
I'm at your door for the moment
Pepperoni with a side of breadsticks
I'm driving away babe
Your neighbor's next on the list
I'll check you in for a moment
Give you a key to your hotel room
Now chasing my tears with Mountain Dew
Delivery was so bad too
The hotel gave me the flu
and then I quit a job again
15 times I've left and gone, 15
There's always a curse, my jobs the worst
There's only so many dead end jobs to learn
Check Cashing's alright
We ripped off a guy
And that job was gone
The pool store wasn't too long
now I am OK, I'm moving on
I'm an escort for a moment
I'll drop my drawers for a hundred
and I'm still dreaming
Now hopping for another car
15 jobs I've tried to do
Even tried to shovel poo
Convenience store I'm on my way
Got a new job today. . .
Ooohh hooo oooh
Ooohh hooo oooh
Ooohh hooo oooh hooo hoo hoooooooo
Theater I'm Sick of you
I can't stand no more fast food
Theme Parks, There's Always a curse my job's the worst
When You've only got a hundred jobs to quit
Charging about 15 dollars
and I'm just dreaming
saving my change for a car
I'm bagging cans at the moment
My income's better than ever
and I just bought it
Driving around in that new car
Mowing lawns won't pull me through
Bagging groceries, tried that too
15, There's always a curse, my job's the worst
There's only so many Dead End Jobs to learn
I'm at your door for the moment
Pepperoni with a side of breadsticks
I'm driving away babe
Your neighbor's next on the list
I'll check you in for a moment
Give you a key to your hotel room
Now chasing my tears with Mountain Dew
Delivery was so bad too
The hotel gave me the flu
and then I quit a job again
15 times I've left and gone, 15
There's always a curse, my jobs the worst
There's only so many dead end jobs to learn
Check Cashing's alright
We ripped off a guy
And that job was gone
The pool store wasn't too long
now I am OK, I'm moving on
I'm an escort for a moment
I'll drop my drawers for a hundred
and I'm still dreaming
Now hopping for another car
15 jobs I've tried to do
Even tried to shovel poo
Convenience store I'm on my way
Got a new job today. . .
Ooohh hooo oooh
Ooohh hooo oooh
Ooohh hooo oooh hooo hoo hoooooooo
Theater I'm Sick of you
I can't stand no more fast food
Theme Parks, There's Always a curse my job's the worst
When You've only got a hundred jobs to quit
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Excellent stuff B.A.D.. Ever considered bus driving as a change of job? (I work as a bus driver when Im not writing parodies)
Apparently, at least in New Jersey, having a driver's license, common sense and the ability to read a watch and a timetable are not prerequisites for driving a bus. I understand there's a position available on Maggie's Farm. It pays 7 an hour, but they'll say it's 24. I'm blowing smoke in your face just for kicks.
Work on Maggie's Farm. It's 555 acres, but you'll get along!
Humerous vocational adventures, here...good work.555
Re-recorded as well on 1/11/2007, that was quite a bit for one night, but I may not be done. . .I know I won't get much free time so craming is becoming a necessity to get this done before the AmIRight Ages competition starts.
(SOTM) Hey B.A.D! I know how BAD it can be being stuck in a deadend job! 555
You always got a position as great parody author at the Amiright Factory
(SOTM) You have a certain style in your parodies that seems to inhabit the OS's you work with: very introspective, very smart writing. Kinda like John Mayer (don't take that as a slam or anything!) . Had no idea that song was called "100 Years" , so thank you for the recording. Nice stuff. This will be in the top 5.
(SOTM) Not too familiar with FFF, BAD, but I like the lyrics. Any jobs that pay $555 an hour? Just asking. lol
SOTM - You're getting better, but don't quit your davejob (pun intended) just yet. ;-)
SOTM-Great
"I'll drop my drawers for a hundred" lol reminds me of a girl i once knew (i said knew not experienced) very good parody 555
:-) There are worse jobs, I'm sure... tell you what, why not follow it up with a "There are worse things I could do" parody.
(SOTM) Call 1-800-555-VOTE and find out how that "Dead-End-Job" can be turned into a "Cul-De-Sac-Career" !!
(SOTM) Reminds me of the classic line "I've quit better jobs than this!" Very well done.
SOTM - Yet again, another song this month I swear I've read before. Anyway, once again, GREAT parody Dave, you're definately gettin' bumped up a knotch, you now kick ASS! 5-5-5
(SOTM) ah, don't worry Dave, you can always marry Britney Spears - that job's vacant at the minute (although not as vacant as Britney) - I couldn't download for some reason, but as Agri said, an interestingly introspective write with great detail - 555
(SOTM) Another good recording, Dave, but given my current situation and the realization that I've wasted two years of my life in yet another crappy job, I just couldn't get into this one. Sorry buddy.
I understand that Red Ant, it's not funny when you are living it, as I was when I first wrote it:) The thing is. . .you are being honest about it, and I always love that.
SOTM - Reminds me of "These Places I've Been Fired". Not a bad parody but one that, like Red Ant said, doesn't sit well with those who are actually in that situation. It doesn't bother me though.
I thought I was going to be offended when I found this in my Yahoo search. Boy was I proven wrong, and I love the recording.
Good stuff.
(ABC4) Everything above still applies.
Bringing home 555 dollars on your paycheck for all of these Dead End Jobs.
(ABC4) I am not in this rut...yet anyways. Brill job, BAD!
(ABC4) see above - although it's not side-splittingly funny, it's detailed and interesting, which is definitely not a bad thing - it's kind of a style thing
(ABC4D) What Stu said, Dave...what it lacks in LOL humour, it more than makes up for in realism and insight. Great stuff. 555
Great job here, loved the lyrics and the recording! Hope the job's getting better!
(ABC) A bit shaky on the pacing, but this was great! And despite what Kristof said, I thought this was plenty funny! Certainly an improvement over that stupid sappy OS.
ABC- Very interesting and well done, Dave. Love the recording too. Did you really have all those jobs? Well, it's still better than what I've done.
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