Lyrics
(Verse 1)
She wakes up in the morning, to the sound of a busy street,
Her bed is a threadbare mattress, on a floor that's cold as ice.
She brushes her hair and puts on makeup, to hide the wear and tear,
She's got bills to pay, and mouths to feed, but she's always short on cheer.
(Chorus)
She's just trying to make ends meet, trying to keep it together,
She's got dreams of something better, but right now she's under pressure.
She's walking the line between survival and surrender,
She's just trying to make ends meet, one day at a time.
(Verse 2)
She works all day at a diner, serving coffee and whatever else they need,
The tips are few and far between, but at least it helps her feel free.
She's got a reputation as the best waitress in town,
But when the shift is over, it's back to the same old ground.
(Chorus)
She's just trying to make ends meet, trying to keep it together,
She's got dreams of something better, but right now she's under pressure.
She's walking the line between survival and surrender,
She's just trying to make ends meet, one day at a time.
(Bridge)
But when the shift is over, and the lights go down, she's walking out,
She doesn't go home, she doesn't go to her one-room apartment now.
She heads for the streets, wher
(Bridge)
But when the shift is over, and the lights go down, she's walking out,
She doesn't go home, she doesn't go to her one-room apartment now.
She heads for the streets, where the neon signs glow bright,
And she trades her apron for her stockings, for a different kind of fight.
(Chorus)
She's just trying to make ends meet, trying to keep it together,
She's got dreams of something better, but right now she's under pressure.
She's walking the line between survival and surrender,
She's just trying to make ends meet, one day at a time.
(Outro)
She dances and she flirts, and she earns her money, one dollar at a time,
But she knows that this life isn't what she truly wants, it's just a crime.
She dreams of a better life, a place where she can thrive,
But for now, she's stuck in this world, just trying to survive.
And as the night goes on, and her feet begin to ache,
She wonders if there's another way, some other path to take,
But for now, she's trapped in this endless cycle,
Just a woman, struggling to make ends meet, just like any other molecule.
(Outro)
She dances and she flirts, and she earns her money, one dollar at a time,
But she knows that this life isn't what she truly wants, it's just a crime.
She dreams of a better life, a place where she can thrive,
But for now, she's stuck in this world, just trying to survive.
And as the night goes on, and her feet begin to ache,
She wonders if there's another way, some other path to take,
But for now, she's trapped in this endless cycle,
Just a woman, struggling to make ends meet, just like any other molecule.
(Final Outro)
And everyone's looking for an happy ending, but for some that never happens.
She's just trying to get by, to make it through another day,
And she knows that there are worse things in life, but it's hard to find the ray.
So she keeps on dancing, keeps on smiling, through the pain,
Because for her, survival is the only game.
(Final Outro)
And everyone's looking for an happy ending, but for some that never happens.
She's just trying to get by, to make it through another day,
And she knows that there are worse things in life, but it's hard to find the ray.
So she keeps on dancing, keeps on smiling, through the pain,
Because for her, survival is the only game.
