Some people think a student is made out of cash
A good student is the one who surely will pass
Well, you're working all night
Just to pay off your loan
With a back that's weak and a mind that's strong

You take sixteen units, what do you get?
A little bit smarter, and deeper in debt
Mr. Dean, don't you call me,
Cause you know I can't go
My schedule's tied up
Until a quarter to four!

If you see me running better step aside
'Cause if you don't we will surely collide
I won't go around, I'll only go straight
I'm trying to get to class, before I am late

You take sixteen units, what do you get?
A little bit smarter, and deeper in debt
Hey Professor, don't you call me,
Cause you know I can't go
I've got to make more money
If my mind is to grow!

When you see me coming better step aside
A lot of gals didn't, a lot of gals cried
Got my wallet in my right hand, my left's got my books
I'm looking for a girl with both brains and good looks

You take sixteen units, what do you get?
A little bit smarter, and deeper in debt
Mr. Bossman, don't you call me,
Cause you know I can't go
I'm getting three hours of sleep
I just can't work no more!