Punching In, Punching Out

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Coffee in a paper cup, badge against the glass Inbox wearing red again, asking where I was Printer makes a hungry sound, someone needs a chart I trade my lunch for one more call and call it doing my part [Pre-Chorus] The clock has got a stubborn face It barely moves an inch I smile through the meeting maze And count down every pinch [Chorus] I’m punching in, I’m punching out That’s what this little life’s about I give the boss my brightest grin Then race the minute hand to win When Friday rolls, I’m walking tall No more spreadsheets on the wall I’ve got a weekend waiting free So let that paycheck work for me [Verse 2] Someone brought a birthday cake, but forgot the little plates Someone booked a conference room and double-booked the date The copier eats my final page, the printer starts to smoke I type “per my last email” and pretend it was a joke [Pre-Chorus] The hallway has a rolling chair The break room has no tea But there’s a tiny patch of air Where I can almost be me [Chorus] I’m punching in, I’m punching out That’s what this little life’s about I give the boss my brightest grin Then race the minute hand to win When Friday rolls, I’m walking tall No more spreadsheets on the wall I’ve got a weekend waiting free So let that paycheck work for me [Bridge] Maybe someday I’ll own the place With windows I can open wide For now I’m saving every dime And keeping dreams on my side [Instrumental] [Final Chorus] I’m punching in, I’m punching out Turn all that overtime around I gave the boss my brightest grin Now watch me make my grand escape again When Friday rolls, I’m walking tall No more spreadsheets on the wall I’ve got a weekend waiting free So let that paycheck work for me Yeah, let that paycheck work for me [Outro] Badge on the desk, keys in my hand I’m off the clock, just as planned