[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