Hardhat Dream

Lyrics

[Chorus] Eric and Jack, they run this show Rick and Brian, take it slow Making foundation, working as a team Rick Osen’s got a hardhat dream Eric says, “Jack, we’ve got this, man” Jack says, “Eric, that’s the plan” Rick and Brian, clear the way We’re helping make foundation today [Verse 1] I tell myself, “Now, keep it neat” Then I start conducting with my feet Jack brings plans, Eric brings a grin Rick says, “Where do we begin?” Brian’s holding six long boards Like he’s guarding royal swords I say, “Rick, just take a breath” He says, “I can build this thing to death” [Chorus] Eric and Jack, they run this show Rick and Brian, take it slow Making foundation, working as a team Rick Osen’s got a hardhat dream Eric says, “Jack, we’ve got this, man” Jack says, “Eric, that’s the plan” Rick and Brian, clear the way We’re helping make foundation today [Verse 2] I coach myself: “Be firm, be wise” Then Jack makes a face and Rick just sighs Brian measures twice, then once again Eric says, “That’s teamwork, gentlemen!” Rick Osen calls for one more hand Jack salutes like he’s in a marching band “Who’s in charge?” I ask the crew They all point at me—then Jack does too [Bridge] Rick, take the left side Brian, keep it straight Eric’s got the level Jack can watch the gate No, wait—Jack’s directing Eric’s calling time I’m just here reminding them That everything is fine [Chorus] Eric and Jack, they run this show Rick and Brian, take it slow Making foundation, working as a team Rick Osen’s got a hardhat dream Eric says, “Jack, we’ve got this, man” Jack says, “Eric, that’s the plan” Rick and Brian, clear the way We’re helping make foundation today [Outro] I tell myself, “We nailed it, son” Rick says, “We haven’t even begun!” Jack and Eric laugh and grab the plan Brian says, “I need another hand” We’re helping make foundation tonight Rick Osen says, “That’s not quite right” I nod along, still feeling grand Then Rick hands me the measuring band