It seems that this lady would want me out of her way!
And I can't stand her keep nagging me day after day!
I'd like to teach her a lesson! I'd like to get my own back!
I'm sick 'n' tired of her running me down!
She makes me feel so bloody mad!

She don't know what it's like, to be out of a job!
Got no dough in me pocket, not even a sob!
I could do with a little action! Life's no fun anymore!
And every time you try and liven things up
They accuse you of breaking the law!

I'm sick 'n' tired! I'm sick 'n' tired! Of having nothing to do!
No jobs! No money! No future for us! Just boredom, depression and gloom!
And mother's right, you can't beat the system, no matter what you do!
If you step out of line, they'll tread you down under, or lock you up in a zoo!

I've just had a thought, I know what I'll do
Solve all of my problems, with one simple move
I can do what my old man did, to get away from it all
I'll join up! Be a soldier man!
In the army I should find a goal!
And it's better than working the dole!

I'm sick 'n' tired! I'm sick 'n' tired! Of having nothing to do!
No jobs! No money! No future for us! Just boredom, depression and gloom!
And mother's right, you must join the system! No matter what you do!
If you step out of line, they'll tread you down under! Or lock you up in a zoo!