I’ve been working
I’ve been working so hard
I’ve been working
I’ve been working so hard
I come home make love to you
Makin’ love to you, now
I’ve been grinding
I’ve been grinding for so long
I’ve been grinding
Grinding for so long
I come home
I want you in my arms
I want you in my arms
I said woman woman woman woman woman
Woman woman woman woman woman woman woman
Hey
I get so lonely
Get so lonely
Out on the road
Gets so lonely
I’ve been grinding
I’ve been grinding for so long
13 years I’ve been working baby
Working for so long
When I get home
You best be in my arms
I want you in my arms
And I said woman woman woman woman woman
Woman woman woman woman woman woman woman
The Relentless Drive of ‘I’ve Been Working’
In Bob Seger’s “I’ve Been Working,” the lyrics paint a vivid portrait of a hardworking individual longing for solace and connection at home. The repeated lines, “I’ve been working so hard,” and “I’ve been grinding for so long,” emphasize the tireless effort and dedication poured into a demanding lifestyle. Seger’s use of simple, repetitive phrasing mirrors the monotony and exhaustion of relentless labor, while the yearning for intimacy, expressed in lines like “I want you in my arms,” reveals the emotional toll such a life can take. The song’s raw honesty makes it relatable to anyone who’s felt the loneliness of the daily grind, highlighting how love and companionship become essential refuges amidst life’s struggles.
Song Credits
Artist: Bob Seger
Songwriter: Bob Seger