Story Behind The Song
Stuck in the grind of New York City temp work, the writers express their angry feelings of being used by corporate America.
Song Description
Written from the perspective of a corporate executive - guiltlessly doing whatever he wants.
| Song Length |
4:03 |
Genre |
Rock - Alternative, Rock - Hard Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Outraged, Troubled |
Subject |
Power, Capitalism |
| Similar Artists |
The Black Keys, The Velvet Underground |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I'm taking it all,
I'm taking it easy
I'm taking it to the street
Makin' a mess
Makin' some money, where the men and the monsters meet
Taking it on,
Taking it over,
I'm taking one for the team
I'm raking it in,
I'm making it easy
'cause ya never get paid to dream
I'm doing it right,
I'm doing it daily,
I'm doing what ever I please
I'm giving it out,
I'm giving it freely
but ya better get on your knees
Makin' it up,
Makin' it mine,
Makin' it plain to see
I'm takin' it up,
I'm takin it quickly,
and I'm takin' it home with me
On the wrong side of the right,
but the other side's in sight.
And everything looks easier tonight.
(solo)
On the wrong side of the right,
but the other side's in sight.
And everything looks easier tonight.
Taking it on,
I'm taking it over,
I'm taking one for the team
Raking it in,
I'm making it easy
'cause ya never get paid to dream
I'm doing it right,
I'm doing it daily,
I'm doing what ever I please
I'm giving it out,
I'm giving it freely
but ya better get on your knees
I'm taking it all,
I'm taking it easy
I'm taking whatever I need
I'm pickin' it up,
I'm pickin' it over,
I'm pickin' it 'till it bleeds
I'm makin' it up,
I'm makin' it mine,
I'm makin' it plain to see
Takin' it up,
I'm takin' it quickly
and I' taking it home with me.