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Artist
Dolly Parton
Album
9 to 5
Year
1980
Genre
Country
Languages
english

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"9 to 5" is a Country song by Dolly Parton released in 1980 from the album "9 to 5".

Country
1980
9 to 5
English
Dolly Parton

9 to 5 Lyrics

Dirt road winding through the pines Memories of simpler times Front porch swinging in the breeze Honey bees and willow trees Pickup truck and radio Country roads that I call home Everywhere I will ever roam This is where my heart will be

Song Story

Citation-Ready

Dolly Parton's song "9 to 5", featured on the album "9 to 5", was released in

Songwriters

Editorial Review
Last verified: April 8, 2026
Country
1980

9 to 5

English
original
Dirt road winding through the pines
Memories of simpler times
Front porch swinging in the breeze
Honey bees and willow trees
 
Pickup truck and radio
Country roads that I call home
Everywhere I will ever roam
This is where my heart will be

AI Lyric Insights

Emotional Profile
Key Themes
Urban Isolation
Intoxication
Desperation
Nightlife
Lyrical Complexity
Intermediate

Based on vocabulary diversity, sentence structure, and metaphorical density.

4

Metaphor

The "lights" as a symbol of fame.

2

Allusion

References to 80s synth-pop aesthetics.

3

Hyperbole

Exaggerated feelings of being "blinded".

Community Interpretations

2 interpretations
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MusicLover992 days ago

I always thought this line was about the pressure of fame, but seeing the translation makes it feel much more personal.

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LyricExpert5 hours ago

The use of metaphors here is brilliant. It perfectly captures that feeling of being lost in a big city.

Song Meaning

"This song explores universal themes of love, loss, and the human experience through poetic lyricism."

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who wrote 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton?

The songwriters of "9 to 5" by Dolly Parton include Dolly Parton.

What is the BPM of 9 to 5?

"9 to 5" by Dolly Parton has a BPM of 116.

What key is 9 to 5 in?

"9 to 5" by Dolly Parton is in the key of G major.

What genre is "9 to 5" by Dolly Parton?

"9 to 5" by Dolly Parton is classified as Country.

When was "9 to 5" by Dolly Parton released?

"9 to 5" was released in 1980 as part of the album "9 to 5".

What album is "9 to 5" from?

"9 to 5" is from the album "9 to 5" by Dolly Parton, released in 1980.

People Also Ask

What song is "9 to 5" by Dolly Parton?
"9 to 5" is a Country song by Dolly Parton released in 1980 from the album "9 to 5".
Who wrote "9 to 5"?
"9 to 5" was written by Dolly Parton.

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