--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I get up at seven yeah and I go to work…" description: "\"“I get up at seven yeah and I go to work at nine. I got no time for livin'. Yes I'm workin' all the time. It seems to me I could live my life a lot bet..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/306/rush-17924_life_i-get-up-at-seven-yeah-and-i-go-to-work_1872635.jpg" --- # I get up at seven yeah and I go to work at nine. I got no… ![“I get up at seven yeah and I go to work at nine. I got no time for livin'. Yes I'm workin' all the time. It seems to me I could live my life a lot better than I think I am. I guess that's why they call me they call me the workin' man.” quote by Rush](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/306/rush-17924_life_i-get-up-at-seven-yeah-and-i-go-to-work_1872635.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/306/rush-17924_life_i-get-up-at-seven-yeah-and-i-go-to-work_1872635.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/306/rush-17924_life_i-get-up-at-seven-yeah-and-i-go-to-work_1872635.jpg) > ““I get up at seven yeah and I go to work at nine. I got no time for livin'. Yes I'm workin' all the time. It seems to me I could live my life a lot better than I think I am. I guess that's why they call me they call me the workin' man.”” [Rush](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rush/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker feels trapped by a relentless work schedule, missing a richer life. **In simple terms:** Work dominates life, limiting personal fulfillment. Key Takeaway Reevaluate priorities to balance work and living. Themes work time life balance personal fulfillment Mood reflective melancholic Type ly personal reflective When to use this quote - career - daily routine - personal growth - life planning Key Concepts existentialism self‑realization Questions to Reflect On - What changes could free up time for living? - How does work define your identity? 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