Verse 1 Walk in, banners on display “Happy Mother’s Day” on replay Flowers stacked like it’s a show Yeah, I’ve seen it—I already know Registers chirp it every sale Like a script I didn’t mail Everyone smiling, saying lines I’m just here clocking my time ⸻ Pre-Chorus Don’t ask me why I’m quiet today I’m not in the mood to explain You celebrate—I’ll stay out the way And keep my face the same ⸻ Chorus Happy whatever day, say it again Louder this time for all your friends I’ll be slicing meat like nothing’s wrong While that message loops all day long Happy whatever day, go off, enjoy Buy the cards, bring the noise I’ll be right here, doing my shift Not everybody’s got something to give ⸻ Verse 2 I said it once—that’s enough for me To someone who actually means something to me But I’m not handing it out on cue Just ‘cause the store tells me to You can keep the balloons and the cheer That doesn’t land the same over here I’m not bitter—I’m just not fake There’s a difference you don’t wanna take ⸻ Pre-Chorus Yeah, I hear it every aisle Forced warm words with a plastic smile But I’m not playing along today I’ll just quietly disengage ⸻ Chorus Happy whatever day, keep it loud Say it proud for the whole damn crowd I’ll be in the back, keeping it straight Counting down ‘til I can escape Happy whatever day, that’s your thing I’m not clapping, I’m not gonna sing Just let me work and stay out your lane Not everything needs my name ⸻ Bridge (sarcastic bite) Buy the flowers, post the pics Act like love comes wrapped in it I’m not judging—do your part Just don’t expect it from my heart ⸻ Breakdown (flat, cutting) It’s not my holiday… and I’m not pretending it is. ⸻ Final Chorus Happy whatever day, one more time Ring it up, next in line I’ll be polite, I’ll do my job But I’m not part of this whole facade ⸻ Outro Clock out… Silence… Finally mine
