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Housework Lyrics by Fishbone

The Reality of My Surroundings

1991

I feel like I go to work everyday
But where I work I don't get paid
Work in school and learnin' the supposed rule
But in the street I make my own rules
Mama, she just wanted me to do my homework
But when I get home Mama left me a note

Do the housework

So when I'm done with my chores
I go outside and learn some more

Wash 'em clothes, sweep that roof
Cut that lawn, washing the dishes

So what are you trying to say?

Out in the street I got friends just like me
Pops is gone and mom's workin' 5 and 6 days a week
Me and my partners tryin' things just to see what it means
A drink here and a smoke there, what was dirty now is clean
Mama tryin' but she got to survive
So now I got to get a 9 to 5

Do the housework...
Ouch!
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About “Housework” by Fishbone

Read the complete lyrics to "Housework" by Fishbone from the album "The Reality of My Surroundings" in 1991. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"Housework" appears on "The Reality of My Surroundings" in 1991.

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