Don't Call Us

from The Denizens by Denizens

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Well, good morning, sir - thank you for seeing me.
Let's make this quick, son - I've a lot more to see.
It's been about a year, since I'm out of work.
I feel so defeated - I feel (like) such a jerk.

There are dozens of jobs, for which I've applied,
And as many, "No thank you's," have been their reply
There's millions more out there in the same fix as me,
Trying to make sense of this insanity!

CHORUS:
The cut of your suit - the shine on your shoes.
Who do you know? Where did you go to school?
Let's wrap this up - I've a lot to do.
DON'T CALL US...
WE'LL CALL YOU!
WE'LL CALL YOU!

BRIDGE:
If you're presently working, you're welcome to apply.
If you're on the dole, well, then, don't even try!

There are too many out there, who have way too much.
Then there's the rest of us - we're plain out of luck.
It's all too depressing - my will's fading away...
It's a real job to get through each day.

The number of jobs is getting smaller by the minute.
When with each one - you wonder, "What's in it?"
(You) didn't finish college - what were you thinking?
Did you plan to spend your life just partying and drinking?

CHORUS:
The cut of your suit - the shine on your shoes.
Who do you know? Where did you go to school?
Let's wrap this up - I've a lot to do.
DON'T CALL US...
WE'LL CALL YOU!
WE'LL CALL YOU!

Are you white, (or) are you black? Are you red, (or) are you blue?
We're hiring someone, but it won't be you.
The economy's getting better - just watch the news.
Obama's your savior, but he won't save you.

Oh, it's you, again - weren't you here last week?
Is it stable employment you seek?
Just fill out these forms - it'll take just a second,
Then we'll send you an email REJECTION!

CHORUS:
The cut of your suit - the shine on your shoes.
Who do you know? Where did you go to school?
Let's wrap this up - I've got sh*t I've gotta do!
DON'T CALL US...
WE'LL CALL YOU! (Never gonna call - never gonna call)
WE'LL CALL YOU! (Never gonna call - never gonna call)
WE'LL CALL YOU! (Never gonna call - never gonna call)
WE'LL CALL YOU! (Never gonna call you)

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from The Denizens, released December 29, 2014
H. Lingenfelder

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