Honey to Vinegar

[Verse 1]
You promised me the world when you first hired me
Said I'd climb the ladder, said you'd set me free
Five years of overtime, missing my son grow
While you sat in meetings, putting on your show
Every time I asked for what you promised then
You'd pat my shoulder, say "maybe next year, friend"
Fed me sweet illusions, kept me hanging on
Now I see right through you, all my patience gone

[Chorus]
Your honey words turned to vinegar
(Turned to vinegar, turned so bitter)
Your honey words turned to vinegar
And I won't swallow them anymore

[Verse 2]
Remember last December, working Christmas Eve?
While you were on vacation, making me believe
That loyalty would pay off, just a little more
Now I'm standing here outside your office door
My hands are shaking but my voice is strong
Time to tell you everything that's wrong
No more empty promises, no more waiting game
This time you're gonna have to speak my name

[Chorus]
Your honey words turned to vinegar
(Turned to vinegar, turned so bitter)
Your honey words turned to vinegar
And I won't swallow them anymore

[Breakdown]
All those years of yes sir, no sir
Head down, mouth shut, getting nowhere
[Accordion intensifies]
Today I break these chains you wrapped around my mind
Today I leave these lies behind

[Solo]
[Accordion and beats interweaving]

[Chorus]
Your honey words turned to vinegar
(Turned to vinegar, turned so bitter)
Your honey words turned to vinegar
And I won't swallow them anymore
(I won't swallow, won't bow down, not anymore)