Barely Breaking Even
Universal Robot Band Lyrics

Well... well... well.....
Introduction to the song

Now I....
The start of the singer's reflection on his financial situation

Just got my paycheck and I'm on my way home...
The singer has just received his paycheck and is headed back home

Between the rent and phone bill... it's nearly gone... but I...
The singer has already spent most of his paycheck on necessary expenses

Try to make ends meet that just... don't wanna meet...
Despite his efforts, the singer is struggling to make enough money to cover his expenses

I can't complain but somewhere... I'm gettin' beat... now
The singer recognizes that he can't complain but he still feels defeated by his situation

Maybe it's the system... maybe it's the cost of livin'...
The singer is questioning whether the problem lies with him or with external factors

Every single weekend....
The singer is constantly losing money on the weekends but doesn't know where it goes

Still I'm always givin'... and I'm...
Despite his financial struggles, the singer is still willing to give what he can

Just barely breakin' even....
The singer is just managing to make enough money to cover his expenses

I've got to get some for myself...
The singer realizes that he needs to start taking care of his own financial wellbeing

Just breakin' even steven
The singer is only just managing to break even with his income and expenses

Well....
Transition to another reflection on the singer's financial situation

I'm not a pauper and I... work everyday
The singer is not necessarily poor and has a regular job

Somehow the cash flow seems to drift all away
Despite his regular income, the singer struggles to hold onto his money

Just try to make it into... another day....
The singer is focused on making it through each day despite financial struggles

Long as the Lord is with me, I'll find a way... now...
The singer believes that with faith, he can overcome his financial struggles

Maybe it's recession.... or the stocks that rise and tumble
The singer considers that the wider economic situation might be contributing to his financial difficulties

Still, there is the question...
The singer acknowledges that even with external factors, there are questions about his own financial management

Of the bills I pay... that'll always stay
The singer is aware that bills will always be a part of his life

'Til I'm down and under... and I'm......
The singer is aware that if he doesn't take action, his finances could put him in a worse situation

I just try to make it ev'ryday... long as God is with me, I'll find a way
The singer reiterates the importance of taking life one day at a time and relying on faith

I just try to make ends meet... somewhere... somehow... I'm gettin' beat...
Despite his efforts, the singer is still struggling to get ahead financially

Now, I'm not a pauper and I work every day.. somehow my cash seems to drift away...
The singer reminds listeners that he is not a hopeless case and has a regular income

I don't know what I'm gonna do... somehow, I'll make it through....now...
The singer is uncertain about his future but remains hopeful

Maybe it's the system... maybe it's the cost of livin'...
The singer reiterates his confusion about the root of his financial struggles

Every single weekend...
The weekends continue to be a source of financial loss for the singer

I never know where the money goes... I never know where the money goes
The singer is still struggling to account for his expenses

Still I'm always givin'... and I'm...
Despite his struggles, the singer is still willing to give to others

Just barely breakin' even...
The singer's situation has not improved since the start of the song

I've got to get some for myself...
The singer is still determined to improve his financial situation

Just breakin' even steven
The singer is still breaking even with his income and expenses

I'm breaking... barely breakin' even. Yeah...
The singer emphasizes the continued struggle to make ends meet

I'm just barely breakin' even. Can make it..
The singer acknowledges that he is barely getting by but is still hopeful about his situation

What am I gonna do?
The singer is still uncertain about how to improve his financial situation

Somebody gotta help me...
The singer recognizes that he can't do it alone and needs support