Can’t Afford (College Grad)
About Album
Raw, honest, and painfully relatable, “Can’t Afford (College Grad),” is an anthem for the post-grad grind and the harsh reality check that hits after the cap and gown come off. Delivering a spoken truth for the generation buried in debt, stuck in dead-end jobs, and silently asking, “Is this really it?” With biting lyrics, a dose of tough love, and a reminder to never stop dreaming, this track offers comfort and motivation to anyone trying to stay afloat while chasing more.
Artist:
C.Nichole
Label:
Kensington Music Group
Release Date:
3-3-2026
Genre:
Urban Pop
Available Lyrics
Can't Afford (College Grad)
I know, you thought it'd be different
College grad, aren't you so intelligent
But now, you're back doing what you were doing
Plus with student loans, now you feel stupid
You hate your job
But you've got bills
You feel so useless
Don't know why you're here
800 numbers all on your phone
You wish the collectors would leave you alone
Rent, car note, insurance and gas
Groceries and supplies never seem to last
But don't feel stuck
Never give up
No need to stress
Just do your best
And remember
A degree doesn't promise you anything
I know you can't afford to go out
But you can't just mope and sit around the house
All day because that will drive you crazy
Staring at the four walls is not the best for you at all
Take your mind off those things for just a little bit
Your problems will be here next week I promise it
You've got to do something about your worries
Rome wasn't built in a day, why you think you can hurry
They, got, you with that trick
All, this, education, with no experience
Look, at, that beautiful GPA
But you’re standing, with Joe Blow during your smoke break
You hate your job
But you've got bills
You feel so useless
Don't know why you're here
You could do a better job than your boss
Wish you could tell him, F off get loss
Cuz you’re at the bottom, with little pay
But you do more work than everyone in a day
You feel like you're getting nowhere
Every day slouching in your cubicle chair
When you get home, you turn on the lights
Look in the mirror like what happened to my life
But you accepted it, you let them win
When you no longer dreamed, strived, and believed
I know you can't afford to go out
But you can't just mope and sit around the house
All day because that will drive you crazy
Staring at the four walls is not the best for you at all
Take your mind off those things for just a little bit
Your problems will be here next week I promise it
You've got to do something about your worries
Rome wasn't built in a day, why you think you can hurry
College grad, aren't you so intelligent
But now, you're back doing what you were doing
Plus with student loans, now you feel stupid
You hate your job
But you've got bills
You feel so useless
Don't know why you're here
800 numbers all on your phone
You wish the collectors would leave you alone
Rent, car note, insurance and gas
Groceries and supplies never seem to last
But don't feel stuck
Never give up
No need to stress
Just do your best
And remember
A degree doesn't promise you anything
I know you can't afford to go out
But you can't just mope and sit around the house
All day because that will drive you crazy
Staring at the four walls is not the best for you at all
Take your mind off those things for just a little bit
Your problems will be here next week I promise it
You've got to do something about your worries
Rome wasn't built in a day, why you think you can hurry
They, got, you with that trick
All, this, education, with no experience
Look, at, that beautiful GPA
But you’re standing, with Joe Blow during your smoke break
You hate your job
But you've got bills
You feel so useless
Don't know why you're here
You could do a better job than your boss
Wish you could tell him, F off get loss
Cuz you’re at the bottom, with little pay
But you do more work than everyone in a day
You feel like you're getting nowhere
Every day slouching in your cubicle chair
When you get home, you turn on the lights
Look in the mirror like what happened to my life
But you accepted it, you let them win
When you no longer dreamed, strived, and believed
I know you can't afford to go out
But you can't just mope and sit around the house
All day because that will drive you crazy
Staring at the four walls is not the best for you at all
Take your mind off those things for just a little bit
Your problems will be here next week I promise it
You've got to do something about your worries
Rome wasn't built in a day, why you think you can hurry