Verbosely paraphrased lyrics quiz - A

[undyingking]

OK, this one's still pretty easy but not quite so (I think): somewhat older.

I put in a 24-hour shift to meet my unavoidable expenses (it's rather grim),
Which leaves me with a zero discretionary income (what a pity).

Comments

[undyingking.livejournal.com]

Summertime Blues? Pretty meager pay back in them days.

[mrlloyd.livejournal.com]

Well done sir.