[Verse 1]
Well, I had me a budget for a brand new car
Then my husband lost his job, that one didn't go far
But hey, I know we'll be OK
For a trip to California, we've been saving away
Until my daughter needed braces, much to our dismay
But then, she'll have a nicer grin
[Pre-Chorus]
Budgeting toward your priorities
There's taxes, charges, payments and those other hidden fees
Budgeting toward your priorities
You always see them coming, 'cause nothing's ever free
[Chorus]
Expenses and the way I spend my money
Like my paycheck's gone already? But the good news is
I won't go broke
Expenses, oh no
[Verse 2]
We set aside some money for an upgraded phone
Then we made our final payment on my student loan
You know, we stuck with our goals
Time goes by and funds can get low
But embracing true expenses will keep us in the know
We know where all our money goes
[Pre-Chorus]
Budgeting toward your priorities
There's taxes, charges, payments and those other hidden fees
Budgeting toward your priorities
You always see them coming,‘cause nothing's ever free
[Chorus]
Expenses and the way I spend my money
Like my paycheck's gone already? But the good news is
I won't go broke
Expenses the amount it's not that funny
How can I spend this much on groceries? But the good news is
I planned for those
Expenses, oh no
[Pre-Chorus]
Budgeting toward your priorities
Look at all my dollars doing all the things they need
Budgeting toward your priorities
You always see them coming, make a category for
[Chorus]
Expenses and the way I spend my money
There's a Christmas sale already? But the good news is
I won't go broke
Expenses the amount is not so funny
They charge extra for delivery? But the great news is
I planned for those
Expenses, oh no