Working Man’s Song Lyrics – Morgan Wallen

Working Man’s Song Lyrics by Morgan Wallen is a new english song by Morgan Wallen. The song is released on Morgan Wallen’s official YouTube channel, written by Morgan Wallen, Charlie Handsome, Josh Miller, Blake Pendergrass & Rocky Block, produced by Joey Moi, and from the album I’m The Problem, offering listeners a gritty and heartfelt reflection on the struggles of working-class life.

The song captures the exhausting reality of trying to make ends meet in a world that often feels unforgiving. Morgan Wallen’s lyrics express the frustration and weariness of laboring under low wages, broken promises, and the constant pressure of responsibility. Through vivid storytelling and raw emotion, the song resonates with anyone who has felt trapped in a cycle of work that drains both body and spirit, yearning for escape and recognition.

Working Man’s Song Details

Working Man’s Song Lyrics

[Chorus]
This tryin’ to make a livin’ isn’t supposed to feel like dyin’
Lookin’ for my golden ticket, can’t find no silver linin’
These days, “9-to-5” feels more like “twenty-five to life”, and
Tryin’ to make a livin’ isn’t supposed to feel like dyin

[Verse 1]
I punch the clock, wanna punch a ticket to New York and punch the boss
But they don’t pay enough for me to cover that cost
So, I punch the Sheetrock instead
Cover my debts, keep the family fed
They been promisin’ me another dollar or three
But that talk is as cheap as these boots I’m wearin’
And that’s been wearin’ on more than my soul
And all that I know

[Chorus]
Is tryin’ to make a livin’ isn’t supposed to feel like dyin’
Lookin’ for my golden ticket, can’t find no silver linin’
These days, “9-to-5” feels more like “twenty-five to life”, and
Tryin’ to make a livin’ isn’t supposed to feel like dyin’, nah
Supposed to feel like dyin’, no

[Verse 2]
Red, blue, right, left, they still workin’ us to death
And whatever’s left over at the end’s to the IRS
Head above water but I’m kickin’ like hell
Ain’t nobody lookin’ out for me but myself
Ain’t no gettin’ out from under all of these underpaid checks
And last time I checked

[Chorus]
Tryin’ to make a livin’ isn’t supposed to feel like dyin’
Lookin’ for my golden ticket, can’t find no silver linin’
These days, “9-to-5” feels more like “twenty-five to life”, and
Tryin’ to make a livin’ isn’t supposed to feel like dyin’, nah (Hell nah)
Supposed to feel like dyin’, nah (Hell no, hell no)
Supposed to feel like dyin’, nah (Hell no)

[Instrumental Break]

[Chorus]
Tryin’ to make a livin’ isn’t supposed to feel like dyin’
Lookin’ for my golden ticket, can’t find no silver linin’
These days, “9-to-5” feels more like “25 to life”, and
Tryin’ to make a livin’ isn’t supposed to feel like dyin’, nah (Hell nah)
Supposed to feel like dyin’, nah (Hell no, hell no)
Supposed to feel like dyin’, nah (Hell no)

[Outro]
(Hell no)
(Hell no)
(Hell no)
(Hell no)

Working Man’s Song Lyrics Meaning

[Chorus]
Morgan Wallen sets the tone with a powerful statement about the pain and struggle embedded in daily work. The phrase “tryin’ to make a livin’ isn’t supposed to feel like dyin’” reveals his deep frustration with the exhaustion and hopelessness that come with his labor. The metaphor comparing a “9-to-5” job to a “twenty-five to life” sentence emphasizes the feeling of being trapped, and the elusive “golden ticket” and missing “silver lining” illustrate his desperate search for a better future.

[Verse 1]
Wallen paints a picture of a man stuck in the grind, punching a clock but dreaming of escape to bigger opportunities like New York. The contrast between his ambitions and the reality of insufficient pay to pursue them highlights the gap between dreams and economic hardship. His work on the Sheetrock symbolizes the physical toll of labor, while his family responsibilities add emotional weight. The repeated promises of pay raises feel empty, underscoring the systemic neglect and how it wears down his spirit.

[Chorus]
The chorus returns to reinforce the central theme of exhaustion and entrapment. The feelings of frustration are intensified, and the repetition stresses how relentless and unchanging the struggle feels for Wallen and many others.

[Verse 2]
This verse broadens the scope, referencing societal and political systems (“red, blue, right, left”) that contribute to the exhausting work conditions. Wallen highlights the reality that after working hard, much of what is earned goes to taxes, leaving little relief. The sense of isolation emerges strongly, with the acknowledgment that he only has himself to rely on. The underpaid checks and lack of escape deepen the sense of despair and underline the economic injustice that traps working people.

[Chorus]
The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing the cyclical nature of the struggle and the emotional weight of trying to survive in a system that feels oppressive. The added vocal affirmations “Hell nah” emphasize the anger and refusal to accept this harsh reality as normal.

[Instrumental Break]
The instrumental break provides a moment for reflection, reinforcing the mood of weariness and emotional heaviness without words, allowing the listener to absorb the weight of the story.

[Chorus]
The final chorus continues the theme of relentless hardship and the yearning for relief. The repetition and vocal emphasis underline the emotional impact and the collective frustration felt by many who live this reality.

[Outro]
The repeated “Hell no” in the outro serves as a final emphatic refusal to accept that making a living should feel like dying. It punctuates the song’s mood of defiance despite the hardship, leaving a lingering sense of resistance and emotional truth.

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