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For over half her life she's worked from 9 to 5 |
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Crossing t's and dotting i's, the neon lights can't hide that she's lost her shine |
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She says the mornings always taste like turpentine |
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She said she understands the point of sacrifice and so should I |
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Pay cut but it's a paycheck |
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Surviving is my best revenge |
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What hurt you once won't hurt you again |
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She meant what she said |
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Weathered lines across her face were an even trade |
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Fingerprints worn down from overwork and underpay at minimum wage |
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She said the overtime is worth these aches and pains |
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But is it worth the precious time that ticks away every second, every day? |
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Pay cut but it's a paycheck |
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Surviving is my best revenge |
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What hurt you once won't hurt you again |
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She meant what she said |
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For over half her life she walked the straightest lines |
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She only wanted to provide a future for my brother and I |
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Pay cut but it's a paycheck |
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Surviving is my best revenge |
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What hurt you once won't hurt you again |
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She meant what she said |
