Rat Race by Legs Diamond (Rock) Lyrics

Lyin', cryin', it's all a game
But we can't decide who's to blame
No pride, no passion, no social grace
We're all rats in this endless race

Strivin', thrivin', lifetime's work
You end up a soda jerk
Hard times dumped into your lap
A nice, crisp facial slap

I'm runnin' this rat race
Can't keep pace with the rat race
I'm runnin' this rat race
Can't keep pace with the rat race

Crust of bread, piece of cheese
This race is run upon your knees
A wife who keeps you on your toes
A ruthless boss who browns your nose

Chance of winning is so remote
Stick your fingers on down your throat
Life's a wheel and you're a spoke
Bitter dreams on which you choke
I'm runnin' this rat race
Can't keep pace with the rat race
I'm runnin' this rat race
Can't keep pace with the rat race

Lyin', cryin', it's all a game
But we can't decide who's to blame
No pride, no passion, no social grace
We're all rats in this endless race

Strivin', thrivin', lifetime's work
You end up a soda jerk
Hard times dumped into your lap
A nice, crisp facial slap

I'm runnin' this rat race
Can't keep pace with the rat race
I'm runnin' this rat race
Can't keep pace with the rat race