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I Don't Wanna Be Here

by Chuck Parker

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written and recorded in a fit of pique after a particularly crappy work day a few years ago. Found it on the hard drive, realized it didn't suck. Sharing now with you.

lyrics

-verse 1-
Peter Principle, failing upward
I don't belong here, wish they'd say the word
Imposter syndrome's a real thing
but this isn't the consequence it brings

the team I got, not ready for prime time
my management and top cover don't meet the paradigm
let alone exceed it, the org'nization too
the pile of deficiencies accrue

-chorus-
I don't want to be here
I don't want to be here
can some one please throw me a rope
I don't want to be here
I don't want to be here
NOPE NOPE

-verse 2-
My resume looks better than this
I should be a like a rat, diving off this sinking ship
I wish that I could get my hands dirty again
this not working management has got to end

People I see, realizing dreams
I can't do it, many responsibilities
too many mouths to feed,
dependent on me, on me!

-chorus-
I don't want to be here
I don't want to be here
can some one please throw me a rope
I don't want to be here
I don't want to be here
NOPE NOPE

-bridge-
frustration mounting, too many people counting
ON ME. ON ME.
other duties as assigned, keep on piling
ON ME. On ME.

-angry guitar solo or something-

-chorus-
I don't want to be here
I don't want to be here
can some one please throw me a rope
I don't want to be here
I don't want to be here
NOPE NOPE

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released September 13, 2020
written, performed, recorded, etc by Chuck Parker

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Chuck Parker Virginia

A performer for more than 35 years, Chuck has filled many musical roles: heavy metal guitarist, singer/songwriter, jazz sideman, open mic host, filk circle regular, and World’s Okayest Bassist™.

A regular on the con circuit, find him at open mics and backing up the Blibbering Humdingers!
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