You drive around in a brand new Mercedes

While you're living in a shack

And I've heard you're buying drinks for the ladies

While the barman runs a tab

And I don't think a suit and tie

Can cover where you come from

Maybe if you play it sly

But the people aren't that dumb



So you work another week

Cuz the future's looking bleak

Have to satisfy this greed



So if your boss is passing by

Try to take him by surprise

Ask a raise before he dies



It's getting hard to keep on pretending

Just for the sake of looking flash

After all there's no happy ending

I wonder where you'd get the cash

Monday mornin' is a dive

Another weekend bit the dust

You'll exceed your credit line

And that car will turn to rust



So you work another week

Cuz the future's looking bleak

Have to satisfy this greed



So if your boss is passing by

Try to take him by surprise

Ask a raise before he dies



Can't afford to be too late

Cuz the bills have to be paid

Got to keep up your charade



So you work all hours God sends

Pay the loan sharks pay the rent

How much money have you spent