It's Not My Place (In The 9 To 5 World)
Ramones · Hey Ho! Let's Go! - Ramones Anthology [1999]
My mom and dad are always fighting
And it's getting very un-exciting
To get a good job
You need the proper schooling
Now who the hell
Do you think you're fooling
But it's not my place oh-no
No it's not my place no no
No it's not my-not my-not my place
In the 9 to 5 world
And it's not my place
In the 9 to 5 world
And it's not my place
With 9 to 5 girl
It's not my place
In the 9 to 5 world
Hangin' out with Lester Bangs you all
And Phil Spector really has it all
Uncle Floyd shows on the T.V.
Jack Nicholson, Clint Eastwood, 10cc
But it's not my place
Don't wanna be a working stiff
Lose my identity
Cause when it comes
To working 9 to 5
There ain't no place for me
Ain't my reality, to me
Vin Scelsa's on the radio
Ramones are hangin' out in Kokomo
Roger Corman's on a talk show
With Allan Arkush and Stephen King, you know
But it's not my place
And it's getting very un-exciting
To get a good job
You need the proper schooling
Now who the hell
Do you think you're fooling
But it's not my place oh-no
No it's not my place no no
No it's not my-not my-not my place
In the 9 to 5 world
And it's not my place
In the 9 to 5 world
And it's not my place
With 9 to 5 girl
It's not my place
In the 9 to 5 world
Hangin' out with Lester Bangs you all
And Phil Spector really has it all
Uncle Floyd shows on the T.V.
Jack Nicholson, Clint Eastwood, 10cc
But it's not my place
Don't wanna be a working stiff
Lose my identity
Cause when it comes
To working 9 to 5
There ain't no place for me
Ain't my reality, to me
Vin Scelsa's on the radio
Ramones are hangin' out in Kokomo
Roger Corman's on a talk show
With Allan Arkush and Stephen King, you know
But it's not my place
It's Not My Place (In The 9 To 5 World)
Released on the Ramones' 1999 anthology Hey Ho! Let's Go!, this track exemplifies the band's signature blend of punk energy and catchy hooks. The song features the iconic four-on-the-floor drum beat that defined the genre, driving a narrative about the absurdity of corporate life. With its driving rhythm and repetitive chorus, the recording captures the raw, unpolished aesthetic characteristic of early 1980s New York punk. As a staple of the Ramones' discography, the track remains a quintessential example of their ability to transform simple themes into anthems that resonated across generations of fans.