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Miniboss

from Nightlight by Ben Erling

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When people work their way into middle management in corporate America, with the peons below you and the real bosses above you, it reminds me of the minibosses in old school dungeon games like Zelda. The miniboss is just middle management for the dungeon, and the similarities between minibosses and middle management doesn't end there.

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Fighting to be recognized for achievement
You don’t know the end game is bereavement
You’re above the henchmen but you’re not in charge
a fish in a pond but you’re not that large
ignore you to your face, and laugh behind your back
convince yourself that you’re still on the right track
Put in long hours, loyal to the cause
All you’ll ever be is a miniboss

You’re trying to care, but you’re not even there
Sleepless nights, cuz its just not right
You’re the miniboss, you don’t wanna be the miniboss

Fighting for respect in the establishment
No one recognizes middle management
We’re a society of dungeon drones
Never find identities of our own
Hours spent staring off into space
Wondering if there’s a way to win the race
You've gotten halfway up a ladder
But it’s not really ever going to matter

No one ever thinks they've become the man
When you think you can’t die, you can
Many lives but you've got no soul
sad truth is you’re not the hero

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from Nightlight, released January 15, 2013

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Ben Erling Fairfield, Connecticut

Unimpressive musician. above average Street Fighter gamer. connoisseur of candles. If you have a passion for mediocre music, you've come to the right place. Artists that I've drawn the largest influence from include Blink182, Ben Folds Five, New Found Glory, NOfX, and AFI. I often write about the darker parts of our nature, but also the bright moments that define us. ... more

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