The Constant - The Mighty Mighty Bosstones

For the most part first of all

You’re last and you’re the least

Stand here, there’s a chance but the cost has increased

Misconceptions are common, expectations are high

Corrections are made, aspirations just die

Fate can be vicious, malicious, corrupt

Don’t get suspicious and don’t interrupt

Try flying low and just go where you’re told to

Stand here, there’s a chance

Wait they’ve got you on hold

The constant ticking

The constant tocking

You’re ready to walk out

It’s time clock in

The runaround and the rigamarole

Stand here, there’s a chance still and fuck you asshole

Wages were garnished and the hours were cut

Reputations were tarnished and you’re here for what

First you’re ignored then you’re dismissed

More times than they do they don’t know you exist

That’s just the way they say they operate

Stand here, there’s a chance, hold on you’ll have to wait

The constant ticking

The constant tocking

You’re ready to walk out

It’s time clock in

The clock will tell you

When it’s time to go

When your time is up

Then they’ll let you know

If I am spoken and promises broken

A smokescreen so thick that you’re standing there choking

Grasp at the straws as you gasp for the air

Breathe deeply because you are still standing there

The constant ticking

The constant tocking

You’re ready to walk out

It’s time clock in

The clock will tell you

When it’s time to go

When your time is up

Then they’ll let you know

When your time is up

Then they’ll let you know

Then they’ll let you know

Then they’ll let you know