[Verse 1]

For over half her life she worked from nine to five

Crossing Ts and dotting Is, the neon lights can't hide

That she's lost her shine

She says the mornings always taste like turpentine

She said she understands the point of sacrifice

And so should I

[Chorus]

Pay cut but it's a paycheck

Surviving is my best revenge

What hurts you once won't hurt you again

She meant what she said

[Verse 2]

Weathered lines across her face wore an even trade

Fingerprints worn down from overwork

And underpay 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

[Chorus]

Pay cut but it's a paycheck

Surviving is my best revenge

What hurts you once won't hurt you again

She meant what she said

[Bridge]

She said, whoa-oh-oh

She said, whoa-oh-oh

Whoa-oh-oh

Whoa-oh-oh

[Verse 3]

For over half her life she walked the straightest lines

She only wanted to provide a future

For my brother and I

[Chorus]

Pay cut but it's a paycheck

Surviving is my best revenge

What hurts you once won't hurt you again

She meant what she said