[Verse 1] Oh Look who’s lined up in a row Ink on your fingers Eyes full of hope You practiced those speeches in the break room Little whispers blooming into boom You want more digits on your slip Less of the sweat More of the tip You think your riot’s really rough? You licked my stamps You called my bluff (ha ha!) [Chorus] Did you expect to get my respect? Better pay? Without delay? Good news! You’re fired today! (ooh, good news!) Did you expect to twist my arm Next? Better pay? Without delay? Good news! You’re fired today! (ha ha ha!) [Verse 2] You say “cost of living ” I say “cost of you” I’ve got ten more kids lined up to do Every envelope you ever touched I can replace you for a buck You bring me petitions Paper and ink You really should know what I do with things I sign my name with a little flair Then toss the stack right down the stairs (ha!) [Chorus] Did you expect to get my respect? Better pay? Without delay? Good news! You’re fired today! (better pack it up) Did you expect your little protest? Raise your voice And pass my test? Good news! You’re gone the rest of your days! (ha ha!) [Bridge] [Band hits stop Just piano vamp] You wanted more than crumbs from the banquet You thought I’d trade my throne for your angst You gave me “fairness ” you gave me “rights” I give you cardboard boxes and long goodnights (ha ha ha!) [Chorus] Did you expect to get my respect? Better pay? Without delay? Good news! You’re fired today! (oh, good news!) Did you expect to shake my empire? Light a match And start a fire? Good news! I lit it first Hooray! Good news! You’re fired today! (ha ha ha ha!)
