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Working Too Much

by Ponte Pilas

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Conceived during the drudgery of 9 to 5 office employment by singer Calum Bolland, this song is a revolutionary shot fired in the air. Describing a day-to-day characterised by concerns of paying rent, burnout and ennui, the chorus is a rallying cry for workers to address a work-life imbalance. Written in Berlin, inspired by its electronic music culture, and recorded in Madrid with Grammy winning producer Lucas Piedra Cueva, the song has been a huge hit with live audiences since its inception.

lyrics

I’m always tired
And it’s always the same
I pick up a wage
But I’m dead in the brain
I’m making ends meet
But it comes at a cost
I’m paying the rent
But it comes to a loss

Work
You’re working too much
You’re working too much
You’re working too much
And it kills you
Sweat
You’re breaking a sweat
Yeah that’s what you get
You’re breaking a sweat
And it kills you dead

My waking life
Passes by in a daze
I go to my boss
And I’ll beg for a raise
An annual check
Tells me what I am worth
Retirement plans
Then I’m laid in the dirt

Work
You’re working too much
You’re working too much
You’re working too much
And it kills you
Sweat
You’re breaking a sweat
Yeah that’s what you get
You’re breaking a sweat
And it kills you dead

Ba dap ba ba…

Work
You’re working too much
And it kills you
Sweat
You’re breaking a sweat and it kills you
Work you’re working too much and it kills you
Sweat
You’re breaking a sweat and it kills you (cont.)

Picture Leon Trotsky
Alone in his Istanbul exile
The fate of Western Civilisation dangling off the tip of his pen
He died for our sins
Workers of the world unite
All you have left to lose are your chains

Work
You’re working too much
You’re working too much
You’re working too much
And it kills you
Sweat
You’re breaking a sweat
Yeah that’s what you get
You’re breaking a sweat
And it kills you dead

credits

released November 17, 2023
Written by: Calum Bolland, Ismael Rivera, Daniel Rivera, Alejandro Iturralde
Performed by: Ponte Pilas
Produced and Mixed by: Lucas Piedra Cueva

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Ponte Pilas Berlin, Germany

Berlin’s own Späti-rock pioneers, Ponte Pilas are a Scottish/Ecuadorian quartet assembled in salute to the spirit of rock ’n’ roll. Their now legendary live shows have built them a fanatical following in their home city and led to
touring opportunities across Europe, from Spain to Sweden via Britain and Bulgaria.
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