Lyrics

8 hours of pay, for 8 hours a day, we shouldn't have to work an hour more.
But 8 hours of pay, for 8 hours a day, don't keep us from being poor.
I went to the market to buy a dozen eggs but my debit card was declined
I went on my phone to check with the bank, the gas bill didn't clear on time.
8 hours of pay, for 8 hours a day, we shouldn't have to work an hour more.
But 8 hours of pay, for 8 hours a day, don't keep us from being poor.
I went to my sister and had no luck, she said get another part time job.
Now I'm carting around rich kids who burn through a buck, while we're being exploited and robbed.
8 hours of pay, for 8 hours a day, we shouldn't have to work an hour more.
But 8 hours of pay, for 8 hours a day, don't keep us from being poor.
Don't dare get sick, miss a day of work, God forbid you don't die.
Don't dare ask help, if you lose your job, God forbid you get a piece of the pie.
8 hours of pay, for 8 hours a day, we shouldn't have to work an hour more.
But 8 hours of pay, for 8 hours a day, don't keep us from being poor.
8 hours of pay, for 8 hours a day, we shouldn't have to work an hour more.
But 8 hours of pay, for 8 hours a day, don't keep us from being poor.