Paycheck Woman
Cledus T. Judd Lyrics


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Well the last thing I need, is a lazy housewife
If your gonna lay around and sleep all day
You better work third shift a night
In a carpet mill or a truck stop, even if it's for minimum wage
Oh you can get yourself some pasties
And get up there on that stage

Now the baptist look down on you
But don't listen to their lip
'Cause you can dance butt naked on a big brass poll
As long as you're making tips

'Cause I want a paycheck woman don't want no welfare broad
All the chicks I date are lazy I say hey y'all get a job
You better bring home the bacon and fry it up when you get home
You can't sit and watch soap operas while I work hard all day long
So here's to all my brothers out there pulling down O.T.
Let me get a big hell yeah, from the working men like me
Hell yeah, hell yeah

Employee discounts, well their real nice
I hear the head cashier at Wal-Mart can get fishing lures half price
Ain't that sexy, really sexy when a woman saves money
But what really turns me on is a two income family

So even if it's part time
Bagging groceries at the store
You better get out there and punch that clock
'Cause I'm sick of being poor

I want a paycheck woman don't want no welfare broad
All the chicks I date are lazy I say hey y'all get a job
You better bring home the bacon and fry it up when you get home
You can't lay there eating Bon Bons while I work hard all week long
So here's to all the woman who think money grows on trees
Ah let me get a big hell no, from the working mens like me
Hell no, hell no

I want a paycheck woman don't want no welfare broad
All the chicks I date are lazy I say hey y'all get a job
You better bring home the bacon and fry it up when you get home
You can't sit and watch soap operas while I work hard all day long
So here's to all my brothers out there putting in forty
Ah let me get a big hell yeah, from the working men like me
Hell yeah, hell yeah




Hell yeah, hell yeah
Hell yeah

Overall Meaning

In Cledus T. Judd's song "Paycheck Woman," the lyrics describe the singer's desire for a working woman who brings home a paycheck and contributes equally to the household income. He expresses frustration with lazy women who do not work and suggests that even a minimum wage job is better than nothing. The lyrics also imply that dancing at a strip club is a viable option for making money, despite societal judgment from the Baptist community. The singer also mentions his attraction to women who are financially responsible and contribute to a two-income household, even if their job is part-time. Ultimately, the song encourages women to work hard and contribute to their families financially, rather than relying on welfare.


Overall, the song reflects traditional gender roles and expectations, with the man as the primary breadwinner and the woman expected to contribute financially. However, it also acknowledges the reality of modern life, with women working outside of the home and pursuing nontraditional careers. The song can be interpreted as a critique of welfare and a call for personal responsibility and hard work.


Line by Line Meaning

Well the last thing I need, is a lazy housewife
I do not want a lazy woman as my housewife


If your gonna lay around and sleep all day
If you are not going to work, but just sleep all day


You better work third shift a night
You better work the night shift at a factory


In a carpet mill or a truck stop, even if it's for minimum wage
Even if it is just for minimum wage, work at a carpet mill or truck stop


Oh you can get yourself some pasties
You can even become a stripper


And get up there on that stage
Perform on the stage if you choose to become a stripper


Now the baptist look down on you
Some religious groups may look down on this profession


But don't listen to their lip
Ignore their criticism


'Cause you can dance butt naked on a big brass poll
Being a stripper involves dancing nude on a pole


As long as you're making tips
As long as you make money through tips


'Cause I want a paycheck woman don't want no welfare broad
I want a woman who earns a paycheck, not someone who relies on welfare


All the chicks I date are lazy I say hey y'all get a job
All the women I date are lazy and need to find work


You better bring home the bacon and fry it up when you get home
You need to earn money and contribute to the household financially


You can't sit and watch soap operas while I work hard all day long
Do not waste time watching TV shows while I am working hard


So here's to all my brothers out there pulling down O.T.
Shoutout to all my fellow hardworking men putting in overtime


Let me get a big hell yeah, from the working men like me
Give a shoutout to all men like me who work hard for their money


Employee discounts, well their real nice
Employee discounts are great


I hear the head cashier at Wal-Mart can get fishing lures half price
I heard that the head cashier at Wal-mart gets 50% off on fishing lures


Ain't that sexy, really sexy when a woman saves money
It is attractive when women save money


But what really turns me on is a two income family
What really attracts me is a family where both partners have income


So even if it's part time
Even if it is a part-time job


Bagging groceries at the store
Working at a grocery store as a bagger


You better get out there and punch that clock
Make sure you go work your hours and clock in and out


'Cause I'm sick of being poor
I do not want to be poor anymore


So here's to all the woman who think money grows on trees
Shoutout to all women who believe that money is easy to get


Ah let me get a big hell no, from the working mens like me
Disapprove of this attitude from hardworking men like me


I want a paycheck woman don't want no welfare broad
I want a woman who earns a paycheck, not someone who relies on welfare


All the chicks I date are lazy I say hey y'all get a job
All the women I date are lazy and need to find work


You better bring home the bacon and fry it up when you get home
You need to earn money and contribute to the household financially


You can't lay there eating Bon Bons while I work hard all week long
Do not waste time while I am working hard


Here's to all my brothers out there putting in forty
Shoutout to all men working 40 hours a week


Ah let me get a big hell yeah, from the working men like me
Give a shoutout to all men like me who work hard for their money


Hell yeah, hell yeah
Expressing excitement and agreement with the previous statements


Hell yeah, hell yeah
Expressing excitement and agreement with the previous statements


Hell yeah
Expressing excitement and agreement with the previous statements




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN D. RICH, GRETCHEN FRANCES N WILSON

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