Gretchen Wilson's song "Full Time Job" is a commentary on the roles and responsibilities of being a mother and the often underappreciated work that comes with it. The lyrics describe the various hats a mother wears, from being a lover, chef, referee, doctor, chauffeur, and more, seven days a week. The song acknowledges that mothers do not ask for recognition or medals for their work but simply desire some credit where it is due. The lyrics emphasize the challenging nature of the job, with the constant demands of dishes and diapers that never seem to stop. Despite this, the pay is lousy and there are no retirement benefits like a 401k. Feeling overwhelmed and in need of a break, Wilson's character in the song decides to take a vacation. She looks forward to enjoying some peaceful moments and sunshine, leaving her partner to take care of the responsibilities. She leaves her apron for them to try on, confident that they will realize how demanding and exhausting being a full-time mother truly is. The song implies that while the partner may initially underestimate the challenges of the job, they will eventually understand and appreciate the hard work that goes into being a mother. By the end of the vacation, they will likely be ready to acknowledge that being a mother is indeed a full-time job.
