Paper Cup Blues

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Boss man said, “Come on in” Before the coffee even hit Paper on the clipboard said “Sign right here and make it quick” I smiled like I had plans But my knees knew different facts Badge on, name tag straight Heart doing jumping jacks [Pre-Chorus] I had water in my hand I had panic in my chest Tried to act all casual But my mouth felt overdressed [Chorus] Paper cup blues Lord, I got them Paper cup blues Yeah, I’m stuck with them Try to look cool Try to look fine Paper cup blues On company time [Verse 2] Guy in a polo said “Empty your pockets, please” I found a gum wrapper And a receipt from a week of fries Clock on the wall said noon But it felt like half a year I stared at that little door Like trouble had a seat in there [Pre-Chorus] I kept thinking every thought I should’ve left out in the rain Why does every hallway Feel like it knows my name [Chorus] Paper cup blues Lord, I got them Paper cup blues Yeah, I’m stuck with them Try to look cool Try to look fine Paper cup blues On company time [Bridge] I swear I’m just a nervous guy With a lawful face and tired eyes If they ask me why I’m sweating I’ll just tell them summer finally arrived Then I laughed too hard At nothing at all Now I’m standing by the sink Hoping I can pull myself tall [Final Chorus] Paper cup blues Lord, I got them Paper cup blues Yeah, I’m stuck with them Try to look cool Try to look fine Paper cup blues On company time Paper cup blues Take your number Paper cup blues I’m still standing under Paper cup blues Lord, I got them Paper cup blues Yeah, I’m stuck with them