Octopolis lyrics

Working in a Sand Mine

When we get to work at eight
they put hash browns on my plate
and we wash it down with ice cold lemonade

when we get off at five
we eat coconuts and rye
get on my truck i’ll take you for a ride

I’m working in a sand mine

When we get to work at two
we head straight for the pool
mama’s right I should have stayed in school

When we get off at nine
we eat macaroni pie
and our pension kicks in when we’re 55.

all day long i’m watching them dump trucks go by
and if a storm comes along it'll blow all of our work into the sky

Listen for the whistle
That’s our dinnertime
Serving up ham sandwiches and brine
Bobby drives the loader
Billy clears them pines
You’re sittin’ at yer desk but I’m outside

Hoppers in the morning
Grandpa sets the price
Another train goes rollin’ down the line
Don’t need no computers
Stinky cheese or wine
You can keep your desk cause I’m alive!