[Intro]
Yeah, I gotta double check, that's just how I roll
Seen too many shortcuts come back outta control
[Verse 1]
Been in the shop long enough to know
The fastest way ain't always the way to go
Seen guys rush through just to beat the clock
Then spend twice as long fixin' what they botched
The old heads move quick, yeah they've earned that pace
Built it up through years in the same old place
Me, I'm still lookin' over every step I make
'Cause one missed detail can be a costly mistake
[Pre-Chorus]
Pressure's always there, "Hurry up," they say
But a bad repair follows you all day
I learned a lesson that's stood the test:
"Rushed work is ashamed for its master" — do your best
[Chorus]
Take your time and get it right
A few more minutes beats a sleepless night
Cut one corner, problems multiply
Do it right the first time, that's how you get by
Take your time, don't let 'em rush
A solid job means a whole lot more than hush
When safety's on the line, there ain't no prize
For being first if somebody pays the price
[Verse 2]
I've fixed enough mistakes to know the score
What looked done yesterday comes back through the door
A loose connection, a measurement off
Small things today can make tomorrow rough
The clock keeps tickin', deadlines never stop
But reputation's built on every job
When somebody signs their name beside the work
They're standin' by it long after they clock out first
[Bridge]
Long days, sore hands, tools on the bench
Trying to stay focused when the schedule's stretched
Looking out for myself, looking out for the crew
Making sure what leaves here is built to make it through
[Outro]
So I'll keep checking with a watchful eye
Never too proud to ask myself "Did I?"
The job ain't finished when the clock says done
It's finished when you know it's a solid one
And when the pressure says move faster, master:
"Rushed work is ashamed for its master."
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