Story Behind the Song
It's about a man named Gary who becomes tired of his mundane lifestyle and tries to re-invent himself.
Lyrics
Calling In Sick
Gary wakes up, and out of bad he falls
Goes to the mirror and he sees nothing at all
He's tired of the life, he lives every day
So he goes to the phone dials the number and begins to say
I'm calling in sick, today and tomorrow
I need to find something to replace the sorrow
That I feel, everyday
He hangs up the phone, there is nothing left to say
He goes to the car dealership, trades in his Civic
Takes the money and he buys with it
A 1982 Lincoln Towncar
Even a car that cool can't fill his heart
He's calling in sick, today and tomorrow
He needs to find something to replace the sorrow
That he feels, everyday
He hangs up the phone, there is nothing left to say
He needs something new, he's tired of the same old grey and blue
He needs some color in his life, so he begins to steal green street signs
Well Gary got busted, but it's alright with him
He's got a nice cell, and he's making new friends
He'll be out in a few months or so
He's not sure if he wants to go
He's calling in sick, today and tomorrow
He needs to find something to replace sorrow
That he feels everyday
He hangs up the phone, there is nothing left to say
Copyright Casey Trela 2003
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