Lyrics

(Verse 1)
I’m the maintenance man for Wallace School,
Every day I’m grindin’, keepin’ things cool.
Mowin’ the grass, paintin’ the lines,
Keepin’ this place runnin’, barely gettin’ by.

Fixin’ the leaks, patchin’ the floor,
Water fountains busted? I’m out the door.
Movin’ the desks, haulin’ the chairs,
Ain’t no magic — just sweat and repairs.

(Chorus)
I do what I can, I do what I must,
Teachers on my back, but it’s me you trust.
You need it fixed? Well, get in line,
I’ll get it done, but on my time.
Give me credit, stay off my ass,
I’m the one keepin’ this district intact.

(Verse 2)
From sunrise to sunset, tools in my hand,
I’m the quiet backbone of this whole damn land.
Work orders stackin’, I just shake my head,
If patience was money, I’d be rich instead.

They say “jump,” I just laugh inside,
This ship don’t sail without me on the ride.
I’m holdin’ it together with tape and a prayer,
You may not see me, but I’m always there.

(Chorus)
I do what I can, I do what I must,
Teachers on my back, but it’s me you trust.
You need it fixed? Well, get in line,
I’ll get it done, but on my time.
Give me credit, stay off my ass,
I’m the one keepin’ this district intact.

(Bridge)
Every leak I stop, every blade I mow,
Every broken light makes the hallway glow.
I ain’t askin’ for much, just a little respect,
‘Cause I’m the man keepin’ Wallace correct.

(Chorus)
I do what I can, I do what I must,
Teachers on my back, but it’s me you trust.
You need it fixed? Well, get in line,
I’ll get it done, but on my time.
Give me credit, stay off my ass,
I’m the one keepin’ this district intact.

(Outro)
Yeah, I’m the maintenance man, that’s who I am,
I hold this place together with these two hands.
Might be barely survivin’, but I’ll make my stand,
I’m the Wallace School District maintenance man.