You got a disposition That's decidedly cold I'd like to loosen my grip But I can't let go You make me work so hard Work my fingers to the bone When I come around to ask for a raise you wanna be alone I feel so tired Nine to five Just to keep my family alive Just to keep from losing my place I got work to do Just to talk to you Hey! You make me feel so small Just like a part of your machine That makes you feel so fat And makes me feel so lean Just give me a little incentive Meet me halfway Tell me where in the book it says you gotta keep me at bay I feel so tired Nine to five Just to keep my family alive Just to keep from losing my place I got work to do Just to talk to you Hey! Nine to five (Got to keep on) Just to keep my family alive Just to keep from losing my place I got work to do Just to talk to you Nine to five (Got to keep on) Just to keep your interest alive Just to keep from losing my place I got work to do Just to talk to you Hey!