[Verse] Woke up this morning my boss on the line He’s got a new project I’ll hate by design Stacks of papers higher than my self-esteem This nine-to-five life ain’t the American dream [Chorus] I’d rather have a root canal than deal with this mess A dentist’s drill sounds better than the daily stress Novocaine me up doc make it hurt like mad At least it’s over quicker than the week I just had [Verse 2] Sunday morning’s coming gotta iron my tie Pretend I’ve been a saint when you know that’s a lie Sermon’s running long and the pews feel like stone But at least in the dentist’s chair I’m left alone [Chorus] I’d rather have a root canal than deal with this mess A dentist’s drill sounds better than the daily stress Novocaine me up doc make it hurt like mad At least it’s over quicker than the week I just had [Bridge] Family reunion brings the same old debate Who’s the black sheep who’s the golden plate Aunt Carol’s casserole is suspiciously gray I’d rather let a dentist take my teeth away [Verse 3] Mowing the lawn in the blazing heat Neighbors judging me like my grass has feet They want it short but I want to rebel A root canal sounds like a day in hotel
