Lyrics
Intro
Hey guys! Quick staffing update— We're a little short today... But don't worry... You can get lunch with your extra pay
Verse 1
Phone goes off, it's early morning "Any chance you're free?" Wow, what a warning Last-minute shift, same old play Need someone in here right away Double booked, no time to think No sleep, no chance to blink But wait, there's something new A "bonus" just for you
Pre-Chorus
Not thirty an hour, not even close Here's what they're offering though...
Chorus
Lunch is on us! What a deal! Twelve fifty, is this for real? Drop your life, just come on in We'll buy your meal, you still don't win Lunch is on us! Don't complain! We hope you'll show up anyway Drop your plans, come save the day Here's your sandwich, that's your pay
Verse 2
Heard it through the grapevine Thirty an hour all the time Nurses pick a shift, name their price We get lunch, wow, that's real nice Same system, different game Same demand, a different pay Funny how that math works out But somehow we're the problem now
Pre-Chorus
You say it like it's some big win Like we should all be cashing in...
Chorus 2
Lunch is on us! What a joke! Twenty-five when things are broke? Short staffed now? Yeah, no surprise You can't fix that with fries Lunch is on us! Save the day! Throw some crumbs and call it pay You can keep it, it's not enough I ain't coming in for a couple bucks
Bridge
"Well... twelve fifty will buy you a nice lunch..." Oh wow, no way That's what you'll pay? Drop my life for a small sub tray? Keep your sandwich, keep your deal That ain't pay, let's be real If that's your fix when you're in a jam Good luck with your master plan
Chorus 3
Lunch is on us! Keep your meal! Pay me what I'm worth for real Stop pretending this is fine A sandwich ain't worth my time Lunch is on us! Here's the truth! That's not pay, it's a sad excuse Next time that phone lights up Good luck... Fill it without us.