Discover the story of the song > Wages – Bad Sounds

The protagonist is talking about being in a situation where someone they don't like is in control of their money. They feel frustrated and tired of this situation, but instead of sulking, they choose to be undercover and not be like the person controlling them. They compare themselves to cold coffee and emphasize that they don't want to be like the person in control. They reiterates that the wrong person is paying their wages and their patience is very thin.