Standards High

Lyrics

[Intro]
Let me tell you somethin' 'bout pride and respect
What mama taught me, I ain't gonna forget
[Verse 1]
Monday mornin' break room scene
Someone left their mess, you know what I mean
Ain't the first time, won't be the last
These folks movin' through life way too fast
I pull up my sleeves, get down to task
'Cause that's just how I was raised to act
When you do a job, you do it right
Even when nobody's in your sight
[Chorus]
Clean it like you mean it
Show 'em how it's done
Clean it like you mean it
'Til the job is won
That's what sets you apart
From the ones who don't try
Clean it like you mean it
Hold your standards high
[Verse 2]
Boss man stopped me yesterday
Said "Son, I see how hard you stay"
Some folks think the small stuff slides
But character's what you do inside
Ain't about who's watchin' you
It's about what you know is true
Every detail, every spot
Shows exactly what you got
[Chorus]
Clean it like you mean it
Show 'em how it's done
Clean it like you mean it
'Til the job is won
That's what sets you apart
From the ones who don't try
Clean it like you mean it
Hold your standards high
[Bridge]
It ain't just about the mess you see
It's who you are, who you gonna be
When nobody's lookin' over your shoulder
That's when your true colors show, and get bolder
[Breakdown]
(Take pride in what you do)
Every little thing matters
(Show 'em what you're worth)
Let your work ethic shine
[Verse 3]
Some call me crazy, call me intense
But I sleep at night with no pretense
'Cause I know I gave it all I could
Left every place a little bit good
That's the difference you can see
Between the rest and folks like me
Won't settle for halfway done
'Cause that ain't how battles are won
[Chorus]
Clean it like you mean it
Show 'em how it's done
Clean it like you mean it
'Til the job is won
That's what sets you apart
From the ones who don't try
Clean it like you mean it
Hold your standards high