The guard at the gate said, "Don't trust the government"
I woke up dirty, wondered where my money went
Who says you can't toss a fish at a president,
Say you're sorry and be on your way?
And you all rise up
When the plant shuts down
Tighten up girl
When your man leaves town
I'll kill the work song
When you're making car bombs.
Well now Jackson from the union is a company man
He got a company song, sings in a company band
The company picnic at the forest preserve
He got what he had coming, got what he deserved
His tires were slashed, his wallet was gone
He was last seen kissing on the owner's son
In the parking lot after the workers went home
He'll never stink of fish
And he'll always fish alone
And you all rise up
When the plant shuts down
Tighten up girl
When your man leaves town
I'll kill the work song
Go on making love, now
Now the girls in the break room, don't trust the union
'Cause Jackson's taking money from their checks for uniforms
Won't back em up on an overdue raise
Don't wanna make it with the fish and messing up the workplace
Some, they wanna leave by the river or the rail
I'm in the slammer, couldn't make the bail
Someone from the fish plant snuck into the jail
It was Jackson with a threat and a pocket full of scales
Pictures of my daughter and one of my mistress
We're naked making love and bringing vodka and the fishes
Jackson is the blind man, the company fool
His bride is my mistress
My kid is swimming in her womb
Yeah!
The guard at the gate said, "Don't trust the government"
I woke up dirty wondered where my money went
Who says you can't take a shot at a president,
Say you're sorry and be on your way?