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Matthew & Son
Cat Stevens
Up at eight, you can't be late
for Matthew & Son, he won't wait.
Watch them run down to platform one
And the eight-thirty train to Matthew & Son.
Matthew & Son, the work's never done, there's always something new.
The files in your head, you take them to bed, you're never ever through.
And they've been working all day, all day, all day!
There's a five minute break and that's all you take,
for a cup of cold coffee and a piece of cake.
Matthew & Son, the work's never done, there's always something new.
The files in your head, you take them to bed, you're never ever through.
And they've been working all day, all day, all day!
He's got people who've been working for fifty years
No one asks for more money cuz nobody cares
Even though they're pretty low and their rent's in arrears
Matthew & Son, Matthew & Son, Matthew & Son, Matthew & Son,
And they've been working all day, all day, all day!
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About this Song
'Matthew & Son' by Cat Stevens is a song that delves into the mundanity and struggle of the working class in a corporate environment. It criticizes the monotonous and drudging routine of employees working for a firm named Matthew & Son. The song reflects on the lack of freedom and the repetitive nature of their work life, without meaningful break or fulfillment. Key themes include social criticism, the monotony of modern work life, and the human cost of such economic systems. Poignant moments in the song illustrate employees' exhaustion and discontent, painting a vivid picture of their trapped existence.
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