(Verse 1)
I lost my job, now I'm feeling blue,
Tried to joke about it, but the laughs ain't true.
Said, "Unemployment's a breeze, I've got time to roam,"
But my landlord's knocking, and I'm stuck at home.

(Chorus)
Joking 'bout unemployment, it's a lousy jest,
Can't pay the bills, life's a mess.
Sitting on the couch, feeling like a jerk,
Joking about unemployment just doesn't work!

(Verse 2)
Tried to make light, crack a joke or two,
But the punchlines missed, and the rent is due.
Said, "Living on noodles, it's a culinary dream,"
But my stomach's growling, and I'm out of steam.

(Bridge)
Thought I'd laugh it off, make it seem okay,
But the punchline's on me, and it's here to stay.
Joking about unemployment, it's a lousy try,
Can't pay the rent, can't even afford to cry.

(Chorus)
Joking 'bout unemployment, it's a lousy jest,
Can't pay the bills, life's a mess.
Sitting on the couch, feeling like a jerk,
Joking about unemployment just doesn't work!

(Outro)
So here's to the jobless, the ones feeling blue,
Jokes ain't cutting it, it's all too true.
Hope for a new gig, that's what we'll seek,
Till then, we'll keep searching, tongue in cheek!