Songs About Getting Fired

Updated April 1, 2024

When it comes to Songs About Getting Fired, there is no limit to the singers who explored this topic. Here are 21 of our favorites.

I WANNA BE YOUR SLAVE by Måneskin

From the album, Teatro d'ira - Vol. I, released on March 19, 2021

"I WANNA BE YOUR SLAVE" is a song by Italian rock band Måneskin. The song was released as a single on January 27, 2017. The song was written by Måneskin vocalist Damiano David and was produced by Michele Canova Iorfida.

Somewhere Only We Know by Keane

From the album, Hopes And Fears, released on January 1, 2004

The song is about a couple who are in love and who have found happiness in their relationship. They know that they are meant to be together and that their love will last forever. The production details are not known.

Say It Ain't So by Weezer

From the album, Weezer, released on May 10, 1994

"Say It Ain't So" is a song by American rock band Weezer. The song was released as the second single from their self-titled debut album, also known as the Blue Album, on January 10, 1995. The song was written by frontman Rivers Cuomo and produced by Cars frontman Ric Ocasek. The song's lyrics are about Cuomo's discovery that his father had been cheating on his mother and the anguish he felt as a result. The song was a moderate success, peaking at number 16 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and number 24 on the UK Singles Chart. The song's music video, directed by Kevin Kerslake, was nominated for Best Alternative Video at the 1995 MTV Video Music Awards.

Tired by beabadoobee

From the album, Patched Up, released on December 7, 2018

The song is about the speaker being tired of their current situation and wanting to escape. The production is very lo-fi, with the main instrument being a guitar. The song has a feeling of nostalgia, which is created by the use of 8-bit sounds.

Hold On, We're Going Home by Drake

From the album, Nothing Was The Same, released on January 1, 2013

"Hold On, We're Going Home" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake, featuring vocals from Majid Jordan. It was released as the lead single from Drake's third studio album, Nothing Was the Same, on August 7, 2013. The song was produced by Canadian producers Majid Jordan and Nineteen85, and written by Drake, Majid Jordan, Nineteen85, and Noah "40" Shebib. "Hold On, We're Going Home" is an R&B, synthpop, and hip hop song, which lyrically details Drake's plea to a woman to come home with him. The song topped the US Billboard Hot 100, the first number-one single of Drake's career, and reached the top ten in several other countries. It was certified 3x Platinum in the US, and received a nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.

I Need A Dollar by Aloe Blacc

From the album, Good Things, released on September 28, 2010

"I Need a Dollar" is a song by American singer-songwriter Aloe Blacc. It was released as the lead single from his debut studio album, Good Things (2010). The song was produced by Truth & Soul and written by Blacc, Nick Movshon, Jeff Dynamite, and Leon Michels. The song is a mid-tempo soul number with a backing track composed of horns, organs, and electric guitar. It features Blacc singing about his poverty-stricken life and his need for money. The song was a critical and commercial success, reaching number two on the UK Singles Chart and number one on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

Somewhere only we know (sped up) by Daniel Underwood

From the album, Somewhere only we know (sped up), released on October 3, 2022

"Somewhere Only We Know" is a piano-driven instrumental track produced by Daniel Underwood. The song begins with an uplifting, melodic piano part backed by light drums and strings. As the song progresses, a more dramatic feel is added with deeper bass and heavier drums. The song builds to a soaring climax before fading to a peaceful ending. The entire song is filled with emotion, making it the perfect accompaniment to a romantic moment or an uplifting moment of reflection.