Track 5 of the album Keep the Porch Light On · 2023
Sunday Best, First Day on the Job
by Nina Vale
“A pressed shirt and polished shoes before the sun is up. I wrote it for everybody starting something scary.”
soul · hopeful soul · gospel soul · 3:33
Lyrics
Pressed my shirt before the sun Polished shoes, my day's begun Mama's waving from the door Said you've never been so ready before Sunday best, first day on the job Heart is beating like a drum Sunday best, walking tall and proud Lord, the morning's here, I come Sunday best, first day on the job Watch me, world, I'm on my way Name tag shiny, pinned up straight Manager says you're right on time Someone shows me where to stand I shake a stranger's welcome hand Sunday best, first day on the job Heart is beating like a drum Sunday best, walking tall and proud Lord, the morning's here, I come Sunday best, first day on the job Watch me, world, I'm on my way I may drop a tray or two I may not know what to do But I showed up, and that's a start With a hopeful, humming heart Now the evening paints the street Tired but happy on my feet Mama's waiting with a smile Said that wasn't half a bad first mile Sunday best, first day on the job Heart is beating like a drum Sunday best, walking tall and proud Lord, the morning's here, I come Sunday best, first day on the job Watch me, world, I'm on my way First day on the job Watch me go