Lyrics Moving Up - The Vandals

Moving Up

Hey mom, it’s been fantastic since I’m on my own
At first it seemed so drastic when you and dad threw me out
But it made me get my act together and learn what life’s all about
Now I’m self reliant I can hold my own
Movin' up
Lookout
I got me a job, at a food service place
I’m making four-fifty and things are going great
I’m cleaning toilets, making fries but in a couple years
Your least favorite son could make the manager
I don’t need no education, forget about a college
I’ve got the motivation, I’ve got the knowledge
I’ll work my way slowly up the food service ladder
And prove to my new family here I really matter
Movin' up
Lookout
Here I come
Movin' up
I hate to jinx my chances if it’s too soon to speak
But there has been some talk, I could be worker of the week
They’ll give me half price lunches and my own parking space
If I ever get a car that’s icing on the cake
Movin' up
Lookout
Here I come
I’m doing great
I may share one room place with seven other strangers
With bugs and drugs and several other dangers
But I command the dinner shift, and when depressed I think the four F’s
Friends, fun, fast-food, flexible hours
I got me a job and I got me a plan
You said I was a mess up but I proved that I’m a man
I’m here surviving and I did my own way
Mom and Dad I wish that you could see me today
I’m movin' up
Lookout
Here I come
I got a raise
Movin' up
Lookout
Here I come
I’m doing good