Lyrics
Intro
Yeah Schedule dropped at midnight Wonder who’s got the weekends this time
Verse 1
Calendar opens I blink, it’s gone Weekends booked out five months long Same two names on every line Guess someone told them it went live Refresh the page it’s already red Every Saturday? Completely dead I’ve got hours I can’t even spend What’s the point of saving them
Pre-Chorus
I’m not stalking drops at 12:01 I’ve got a life, I’ve got things to run You call it “time off”, that’s a lie It’s “good luck if you beat the line”
Chorus
Prepare the others, I’m not askin’ This ain’t a request, I’m just passin’ PTO don’t mean paid time off It means prepare the others, good luck y’all Prepare the others, I’m not waitin’ You can cover, I’m just sayin’ I’m not playin’ you little game Today I’m out, remember my name
Verse 2
Two medics off, yeah that’s the rule How’s it always those same two Every weekend, every trip Guess I missed the insider tip Two hundred hours just sittin’ there Like a joke nobody wants to share Just plan ahead, yeah, I tried But you filled it before I blinked my eyes
Pre-Chorus
I’m not beggin’ for a day away Not refreshin’ screens all day If that’s the system, fine, okay Guess I’ll play it my way
Chorus 2
Prepare the others, I’m not askin’ This ain’t a request, I’m just passin’ PTO don’t mean paid time off It means prepare the others, good luck y’all Prepare the others, call it in Suddenly I’m sick again Couldn’t get the day, so lucky me Been waiting… called out sick at three
Tag
Oh you need coverage? That’s crazy… I needed a Saturday in June…
Bridge
Phone lights up, same routine “Short again”, like every week Keep on texting, I won’t bite Made my plans, enjoy your night
Chorus 3
Prepare the others, I’m not stayin’ You can fix what you’re delaying PTO don’t mean paid time off It means prepare the others, good luck y’all All this time I couldn’t use Now I’m done playing by your rules You had your chance, I played it fair Now figure it out, cuz I won’t be there