If I Could Make A Living

If I Could Make A Living

Verse 1

If I could make a living

I’d living on my own

In a small sized apartment

With room just for me and my belongings

If someone could hire me

I’d send out my resumes

I wouldn’t have to compete against demographics

I’d be optimistic about my prospects

Verse 2

If I had gainful employment

I’d always be productive

Being punctual is what I would strive for

Arriving early is arriving on time

Exceeding expectations and going beyond limits

Can’t be utilized as an asset

If I’m perceived to be a liability

 

Verse 3

Getting by is difficult

Since I don’t have much

It’s easier to be grateful

For all that I have

When I’m part of the have not’s

Despite the hardships that I endure

I’m glad to be alive

God is the one who gave me life

But sometimes I feel like I don’t have potential

 

Chorus 1

I would be independent

By deciding on what’s best for me

Making choices that I wouldn’t regret

By weighing the cons against the pros

There’s no place that I wouldn’t work

There’s no task that I couldn’t complete

I’d be all I could be

If I could make a living

Chorus 2

I would be independent

By deciding on what’s best for me

Making choices that I wouldn’t regret

By weighing the cons against the pros

There’s no place that I wouldn’t work

There’s no task that I couldn’t complete

Excelling at my responsibilities

Would increase my personal capital

And eventually lead to a raise

Possibly a year-end bonus

I’d have more money to spend

But more importantly, more money to save

There’s no person that I wouldn’t work with

There’s nothing that I wouldn’t do

I’d be all I could be

If I could make a living

 

Written by B. (Sunday, December 11, 2005)

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