For over half her life she works from 9 to 5 crossing T's and dotting I's the neon lights can't hide that she's lost her shine she said the mornings always taste like turpentine she said understands the point of sacrifice and so should I
Paycut but it's a paycheck surviving is my best revenge what hurts you once won't hurt you again she meant what she said
Weathered lines across her face were an even trade fingerprints worn down from overwork and under pay at minimum wage she said the overtime is worth these aches and pains but is it worth the precious time that ticks away every second, every day
Paycut but it's a paycheck surviving is my best revenge what hurts you once won't hurt you again she meant what she said She said woah oh oh She said woah oh oh woah oh oh woah oh oh
For over half her life she walked the straightest lines she only wanted to provide a future for my brother and I
Paycut but it's a paycheck surviving is my best revenge what hurts you once won't hurt you again she meant what she said