Beyond the Paycheck

[Verse 1] Money talks, but it don’t speak for all, While some build empires, others hit the wall. Working hard, but the checks don’t reflect, The cost of living leaves too many in debt. Dreams delayed, hopes slowly fade, In a system that’s made to keep us paid. Eyes wide open, but the truth feels locked, The gap between the rich and poor just grows untopped. Chorus From paychecks to protest, the line stays drawn, While wealth accumulates, opportunities are gone. We fight for what’s fair, but the struggle won’t end, A cycle of division we can’t always mend. [Verse 2] Jobs cut short, opportunities freeze, Yet the wealthy’s wealth continues to please. Minimum wage can’t cover survival, While the rich indulge in prosperity rival. The divide’s a canyon too vast to ignore, Pushing the working class further from the door. Each generation fights for a seat at the table, But inequality still leaves us unstable. Chorus From paychecks to protest, the line stays drawn, While wealth accumulates, opportunities are gone. We fight for what’s fair, but the struggle won’t end, A cycle of division we can’t always mend. [Bridge] It’s more than dollars, it’s dignity lost, A world where privilege is what gets glossed. We refuse to be silenced, refuse to conform, For a future where no one is left torn. Outro So we push, we demand, until change is clear, For a world where hard work isn’t met with fear. The gap may be deep, but we’ll pave the way, For a brighter, more equal day.