Hey Mister [I Need This Job]
Shenandoah · Other Songs - Shenandoah
one I ain't to proud to say ''nothin' I'd wanna do
''hey mister I need this job 'cause there's a lady
waitin' I know you know what I mean if you ever had
someone depend on you hey mister I can work all day
don't care about the weather just take a look at these
hands I'm as strong as you hey mister I need this job
'cause I told her that I'd get one I know you know
what I mean if you ever had someone depend on you
[chorus]
wanna build her a mountain starting with a grain of
sand wanna build us a castle in the middle of the promise
land got a little one coming he's gonna look up to
me were gonna have a family
hey mister I know I'm young but there's a man inside
me if you look back your wife you had to start somewhere
too hey mister I need this job 'cause I told her that
I'd get I know you know what I mean if you ever had someone love you
[repeat chorus]
hey mister I need this job 'cause theres a lady waitin
I know you know what I mean if you ever had someone
depend on you I know you know you know what I mean
if you ever had some one love you
Hey Mister [I Need This Job]
Shenandoah's "Hey Mister [I Need This Job]" stands as a defining anthem of 1990s country music, blending traditional storytelling with a distinct bluegrass inflection. The track captures the universal struggle of working-class identity, portraying the protagonist's deep desire for professional stability and respect. With its driving acoustic guitar rhythm and Shenandoah's signature harmonies, the song transcends its specific narrative to become a broader commentary on the American dream and the dignity of labor. Released during a period when the band was solidifying their place in the country canon, the recording exemplifies the genre's ability to address social themes through accessible, melodic structures. It remains a staple of the era's catalog, resonating with listeners who recognize the relatable tension between ambition and the realities of the working life.