"I Don't Work Here Anymore" lyrics

Growing up, I never dreamed of clockin' in and clockin' out
I feel like I'm being paid to lose my mind
I'm getting older, feeling colder, like my youth is almost over
And all my dreams are fading faster all the time

All my life, I've waited for a chance to chase this feeling

Don't tell me what to do, I don't wanna work for you
It don't pay enough, it ain't adding up, yeah, life's too short
I'll never be like you, so keep your uniform
I don't make enough, I'm not acting tough, I'm just out the door
I don't work here anymore
Oh, I don't work here anymore
Oh

Your blonde hair, those blue eyes were as crystal as the ocean
And I knew it, I could see you by my side
When you walked in, it was over, I felt sober for the first time
When you took my hand, my dreams were opened wide

All my life, I was praying for a chance to have this feeling

Don't tell me what to do, I don't wanna work for you
It don't pay enough, it ain't adding up, yeah, life's too short
I'll never be like you, so keep your uniform
I don't make enough, I'm not acting tough, I'm just out the door
I don't work here anymore
Oh, I don't work here anymore
Oh

'Cause I only ever dreamed about this
With every test I tried my best not to fail
But they always made me doubt it
Not this time, this one's mine, I'm not for sale

Don't tell me what to do, I don't wanna work for you
It don't pay enough, it ain't adding up, yeah, life's too short
I'll never be like you, so keep your uniform
I don't make enough, I'm not acting tough, I'm just out the door
I don't work here anymore
Oh, I don't work here anymore

Oh, I don't work here anymore
Oh, I don't work here anymore
Oh