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Cubicle

by Jason Didner

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Office humor song that could have only come from "livin' the dream!" Around the time my experience in a cubicle was inspiring this song, my vision was encouraged by the prominence of Dilbert cartoons. Later, the film "Office Space" and the TV series "The Office" would cement the role of office humor in modern culture. "Cubicle" is right at home in that context. Tropical rock setting conjures Jimmy Buffett, but with a little more funk.

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Here in my cubicle
I try to get the project done
Until I get a visitor
Who starts me over back at square one

Here in my cubicle
The phone rings off of the ugly green wall
Whoops! Here comes the manager
I pray it’s not a personal call

I collate and I staple
I make the mailing labels
My degree is on their file
They call this entry level

I’m running into deadline trouble
It has to get done on the double
I type til I get carpal tunnel
In my cubicle

Here in my cubicle
I’m checking for the mistakes
Everything looks all right
Now I’ve got time for a five-minute lunch break

Here in my cubicle
I play computer solitaire
Whoops! Here comes the president
He’s talking to the engineer, he says…

This is our opportunity
I say we downsize the company
I recommend the strategy
Trim the office and the factory

Quick! Better close the file
They’re coming up my aisle
Gulp down my Adam’s apple (GULP!)
Methinks me job’s in trouble
(Water cooler/happy hour chatter)
WHAT! Reogranization?!? Reorganization?!!!?!?!

I can’t believe how swift
They canned the second shift
They gave us lovely parting gifts, but
Now I find myself adrift

I wear a nametag and a funny hat
Would you like some fries with that
I wish that I was back….
In my cubicle

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released November 20, 2020
Lyrics and Music by Jason Didner
Produced by Annie Virrill at Third Studio from the Sun in Wayne, NJ
Engineered by Dave Meyer and Dan Jerram
Jason Didner-lead vocals, guitar
Annie Virrill-jaw harp, watercooler, manual typewriter (not kidding), backing vocals
Joe Howell-bass guitar
John Hummel-drums
Steve Gadjisz, Joey McNelis-backing vocals
Cover artwork by Russ Mowry at Brushfire Designs

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Jason Didner Montclair, New Jersey

Jason's body of work as a singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist has grown diverse, representing his nature and lived experience. He's brought his sense of humor to bear in many of his signature tracks over the past 25+ years.

He's also turned to song to support the mental health of his listeners, his family and himself. They're mantras for waking up grateful and optimistic. ... more

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