Well when I came here tonight, I thought that it would be a pretty good show
But when I saw the crowd standing outside, I knew that I would rather have been alone
And I had dressed myself on up, hoping everyone would stare
But when I stood on that pathetic little stage, I knew I didn't even really care
So tell me why don't I get paid? Why don't I get paid?
Why don't I get paid to be this way?
Somebody made a snide comment about my personality
And now I'm pretending to be amused, I guess I'm not as drunk as I seem
‘Cause I've been straining for four days now, so don't even joke around
‘Cause while I appear to be feeling low down, I'm high enough for this entire town
But I don't know why. Why don't I get paid?
Why don't I get paid to behave this way?
I was sitting in the corner for a reason, I just didn't feel like dealing with you
And in case you didn't notice, I was perfectly contented in the furthest corner of the room
And I have got a reputation for looking bored and blue
Honey you know that might be because I wasn't doing this for fun, but I do what I have to do
Yes I do
Well you might be getting me drunk, but this conversation s**s
And for some inexplicable reason you thought that we're going to go home and f**
Now you say that I'm too uptight, you said I thought she would be up in my face
But you were just kidding yourself darling, I only say that sh** on stage
And I don't even get paid! Why don't I get paid?
Why don't I get paid to feel this way?
Why don't I get paid? Why don't I get paid?
Why don't I get paid? Well, why don't I get paid?
Uh huh, uhm, Paid to be this way