Middle Man
I used to be one of the front line guys
Till the bosses upstairs seduced me with lies
They said ‘we’ll promote you, and you’ll call the shots’
But I didn’t know it was such a tight spot

In charge of these people who once were my friends
Now I’m their boss and that’s where it ends
Its not worth the small change that I make
Taking this job was my biggest mistake

Caught in the middle, want to quit everyday
But I’ve got a family and mortgage to pay

Now I can’t sleep at night, lie awake in my bed
Reruns of work spin around in my head
I used to clock out, check it all at the door
Now I’m stressed out, I can’t take anymore

Orders come down that I must implement
They said ‘fire that guy’ so a pink slip was sent
He’s got a wife and a kid on the way
This is the garbage I shovel each day

Caught in the middle, can’t please anyone
There’s no satisfaction when my workday is done