Honest Wage

When you called, it was loud

I got angry

I was everything but sober

I said things that were ruthless

And I meant 'em

But you told me to come over

You say he's in town, and you're crying

You're throwin' him one hell of a party

So I hang up and start shaking

Thinking, "You never threw one for me"

And I wish it was easier to kiss you on the mouth

Like it is to work hard and earn an honest wage

But you're not always fair to me

Like I wish you would be

He's the one who left home

And I'm the one who stayed

So I drove when I shouldn't

But I'll make it; I'm feeling alright

You walk out, I'm a mess

You look perfect, I figured you might

Next thing I know

I'm exploding

And everything feels awful and wrong

And he's there right beside you

But the music inside is our song

And I wish it was easier to kiss you on the mouth

Like it is to work hard and earn an honest wage

But you're not always fair to me, no

Like I wish you would be

He's the one who left home

I'm the one who stayed

And I wish it was easier to kiss you on the mouth

Like it is to work hard and earn an honest wage

But you're not always fair to me

Like I wish you would be

He's the one who left home

And I'm the one who stayed

I wish it was easier to kiss you on the mouth

Like it is to work hard and earn an honest wage

But you're not always fair to me

Like I wish you would be

He's the one who left home

I'm the one who stayed

And I wish it was easier to kiss you on the mouth

Like it is to work hard and earn an honest wage

But you're not always fair to me, no

Like I wish you would be

He's the one who left home

And I'm the one who stayed

And I wish it was easier to kiss you on the mouth

Like it is to work hard and earn an honest wage

But you're not always fair to me

Like I wish you would be

He's the one who left home

And I'm the one who stayed

I just get so angry when

You say you love him so

I wanna be more like him

I wanna know there's hope