Work: Sept. 13, 2011

I do it, you do it, we all do it. It's Work, and it's our theme on this episode of Variations on a Theme.

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Sometimes it feels like your life is all about work.

Portugal. The Man - "Work All Day" - The Satanic Satanist (2009)

Constantines - "Working Full Time" - Tournament of Hearts (2005)

One Hundred Dollars - "Work" - Songs of Man (2011)

You often don't work for yourself, and you may wonder where the fruit of your labor is going.

Macka B - "Give the Workers" - Hold on to Your Culture (1995)

Bob Marley & the Wailers - "Work" - Uprising (1980)

Alborosie - "Work" - Soul Pirate (2008)

Everybody needs to work for money, even if your job is on the wrong side of the law.

T.I. - "Doin' My Job" - Trap Muzik (2003)

Mountain Brothers - "Day Jobs" - Self: Vol. 1 (1999)

Heiruspecs - "Work" - Small Steps (2002)

You may feel chained to your job, like just another working Joe.

Stan Rogers - "Working Joe" - Northwest Passage (1981)

Blood Meridian - "Work Hard, For What?" - Kick Up the Dust (2006)

On the other hand, maybe work is more transitory for you—like a summer job.

Art Brut - "Summer Job" - Art Brut vs. Satan (2009)

Old Man Luedecke - "I Quit My Job" - Hinterland (2006)

Whether in your present job or something in the future, hopefully you'll find work that makes it all worthwhile.

Drive-By Truckers - "This Fucking Job" - The Big To-Do (2010)