A hard-hitting anthem about the challenges of leadership in the blue-collar world. This song explores the sacrifices and tough decisions required to maintain authority while juggling the delicate balance between professionalism and camaraderie. The driving chorus 'Paying the cost to be boss' serves as a reminder of the heavy weight on the shoulders of those who lead.
Verse 1:
Waking up at dawn, another day to grind,
Got a crew to lead, keepin' the clock in mind.
Steel and sweat, that’s the badge we wear,
But the higher you climb, the less free you dare.
Chorus:
Paying the cost to be boss,
Can't hang around, no time to gloss.
Respect must rule, in this blue-collar zone,
Gotta keep my distance, I’m standing alone.
Verse 2:
We work hard together, but the line is drawn,
When the sun starts fading, my smile is gone.
Decisions weigh heavy, it's a lonely chair,
When they need a friend, I can't really be there.
Chorus:
Paying the cost to be boss,
Can't hang around, no time to gloss.
Respect must rule, in this blue-collar zone,
Gotta keep my distance, I’m standing alone.
Bridge:
They look to me for answers, truth and might,
But I can’t be their buddy, have to stand and fight.
Leadership's a burden, a heavy cost I pay,
In the heart of every worker, it’s a price that stays.
Chorus:
Paying the cost to be boss,
Can't hang around, no time to gloss.
Respect must rule, in this blue-collar zone,
Gotta keep my distance, I’m standing alone.
Outro:
So here's to the wear and tear of the grind,
A life of hard lessons and an ironclad mind.
I’m proud to lead, but it’s a path I chose,
Paying the cost to be boss, that’s how it goes.
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Have "paying the cost to be boss" in the chorus. About being the boss of blue collar workers and can't have any friendly relationships with them.