Song Description
A female assistant sings about being taken for granted by her powerful boss -- wishing for the constancy of a salary rather than the hourly wage of a passing fling.
| Song Length |
3:15 |
Genre |
Pop - General, Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
In High Spirits, Charming |
Subject |
Femininity, Office |
| Similar Artists |
Fiona Apple, Sinead O'Connor |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
PAPER DOLL by Lise Miller
I buzz them in
I buzz them out
You're in your swivel chair
Getting all turned around
I'm punching out
I'm punching in again
Don't want to be the girl you order
But you'll never understand
Reluctantly you dictate
And I type it all up for you
You've got a brand-new private room but
You're commuting to my cubicle
You're working late
Hoping nobody will know
I'm going to use this red pen, babe
To write down everything you owe
HOOK:
I want a salary, I want your constancy
I can keep your calendar and I can hold this call
I want a salary, I want your constancy
Oh will I only ever be temporary, baby?
Only ever be your paper doll?
I'll take your coat
But I'm brushing off your promises
Until a get I place on the payroll
You'll be minding your own business
I'm making my perks
And they're going to accrue
I'm going to fill your work day, babe
With everything I want to do to you
BRIDGE:
How you like your coffee? (echo)
How you like my stocking? (echo)
How you like your paper dolly? (echo)