9 to 5
Dolly Parton
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Tumble outta bed and I stumble to the kitchen Pour myself a cup of ambition Yawn and stretch and try to come to alive Jump in the shower and the blood starts pumpin' Out on the street the traffic starts jumpin' With folks like me on the job from 9 to 5 Workin' 9 to 5, what a way to make a livin' Barely gettin' by, it's all takin' and no givin' They just use your mind and they never give you credit It's enough to drive you crazy if you let it 9 to 5, for service and devotion You would think that I would deserve a fat promotion Want to move ahead but the boss won't seem to let me I swear sometimes that man is out to get me! They let you dream just to watch 'em shatter You're just a step on the boss-man's ladder But you got dreams he'll never take away You're in the same boat with a lotta your friends Waitin' for the day your ship'll come in An' the tide's gonna turn and it's all gonna roll your way Workin' 9 to 5, what a way to make a livin' Barely gettin' by, it's all takin' and no givin' They just use your mind and you never get the credit It's enough to drive you crazy if you let it 9 to 5, yeah they got you where they want you There's a better life, and you dream about it, don't you? It's a rich man's game no matter what they call it And you spend your life puttin' money in his wallet 9 to 5, whoa what a way to make a livin' Barely gettin' by, it's all takin' and no givin' They just use your mind and they never give you credit It's enough to drive you crazy if you let it 9 to 5, yeah they got you where they want you There's a better life, and you dream about it, don't you? It's a rich man's game no matter what they call it And you spend your life puttin' money in his wallet
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Written by: Dolly Parton
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4 facts about this song
Song Background1. "9 to 5" is a song composed and performed by American country artist, Dolly Parton.
2. The song was released as the lead single from her twenty-third solo studio album of the same name in November 1980.
3. It was written for the 1980 comedy film "9 to 5", in which Parton starred alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin.
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Chart Performance4. "9 to 5" achieved great success commercially, peaking at no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart making it Parton's biggest hit to date.
5. It also topped the Billboard Country and Adult Contemporary charts, becoming a true crossover hit.
6. Internationally, the song reached the top ten in a number of countries, including the UK, where it peaked at no. 5.
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Critical Reception and Awards7. Parton received two Grammy Awards for "9 to 5", including Best Country Song and Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 1982.
8. The song was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song but lost to "Fame" from the movie of the same name.
9. In 2004, "9 to 5" was ranked at 78 on AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs list, which recognizes the top movie songs of all time.
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Song Impact and Legacy10. "9 to 5" is often hailed as an anthem for office workers due to its catchiness and relatable lyrics about the daily grind.
11. It has been covered by numerous artists, including Sheena Easton and Alison Krauss.
12. In 2009, "9 to 5" was adapted into a Broadway musical featuring new songs by Parton. The title track was, of course, included in the musical's score.
13. The Michigan State University Community Club named "9 to 5" as one of the 100 Best Songs of the 20th Century.
14. In 2021, Dolly Parton recreated a version of "9 to 5" for a Super Bowl commercial for Squarespace, changing the lyrics to "5 to 9" to reflect people's side hustles and passions.
15. The song has been featured in numerous TV shows, films, and commercials, ensuring its legacy continues to endure.
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