1.The rock singer proudly shouts
2.“I don’t want to become a cog in the wheel”3.
4.To someone like you, tomorrow is surely unchangeable5.
6.Working men blues, keep lining up, even if you’re a small cog
7.Keep meshing together, you powerless ones, in this rigid era
8.If you don’t do it, who will? Working men blues9.
10.“Which is more important, my job or me?”
11.There were days when I was asked with tears in my eyes12.
13.Of course, it’s you, saying that and walking out the door14.
15.Working men blues, covered in sweat, proudly showing off dirty hands
16.Hold them up, and the blood will now teach the meaning of work
17.If there’s a replacement, bring them along. Working men blues18.
19.Words of gratitude are not needed; you are20.
21.Working for yourself, dedicating yourself to someone
22.Pile them up, those feelings, to create the future
23.Steadfast in inconspicuous places, Working men blues
Translated by:
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