The Apprentice

I've been working all week long
And now I want to leave it
It's Friday night and it's time to roll
And I ain't gonna lose it
I don't earn much but what I get
I'm learning how to use it
I'm just as good as anyone else
So won't you let me show you

Being down I know is just a state of mind
And it's hard getting high
When you've been down for so long

I've been through school but I'm still a fool
At least that's what they told me
For that much pay I work all day
In a dark and stinking factory
In four years time the filth and grime
They say I'll earn good money
I'll wash my hands as best that I can
And they won't know how to own me

Being down I know is just a state of mind
But it's hard getting high
When you've been down for so long

I'm going out on a Saturday night
In my brand new clothes
Into town to win some chicks
Or see a rock and roll show
Get good and drunk, rant and rage
Have a real good time
And if I'm late my mum won't mind
Dad left long ago

Yes he did
I never ever knew him