Name: The Tiger is Jumping Thru It's Hoops
Duration: P00H08M09S
Description: "This song is about trying to get a job at T-Mobile" - David Ney

The Tiger is Jumping Thru It's Hoops

from The Shiit! by Shiitake Mushrooms

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"This song is about trying to get a job at T-Mobile" - David Ney

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The tigers are walking 'round the building
The tigers are doing busy work
The tigers are licking on their suckers
They think that it's another perk

A new tiger is entering the building
To be put to work, he is ready and willing
He picks up a pen
It's attached to a chain
Pretty soon that chain
Is gonna be on his brain
The tiger is jumping thru it's hoops

The tigers are concerned 'bout security
The tigers all wear cards on a string
The tigers are listening for the bell
And wondering when it's gonna ring

The new tiger doesn't wear a card
He's filling out paperwork and he's workin' hard
Takin' a test
Typin' on computer keys
"GIMME A JOB!" He says "GIMME A JOB!"
"I'M ON MY KNEES!!!"
The tiger is jumping thru it's hoops

The tigers are drinking soda pop
The tigers are smoking cigarettes
The tigers are crying cuz they think this is
As good as it gets

The new tiger is being led on a tour
The new tiger is being led to a door
He sees the other tigers lookin' blue
And now it's time for his interview
The tiger is jumping thru it's hoops

The tigers are drinking lots of caffeine
The tigers are popping lots of pills
The tigers will go home and drink alcohol
And zone out on the TV 'stead of thinkin' bout their bills

The new tiger is drinking water and tea (and cranberry)
The new tiger is taking vitamin B
He has to go to the doctor and take a pee
To prove to his masters that he is drug free
The tiger is jumping thru it's hoops

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from The Shiit!, released June 19, 2010

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