Taxman
Navigating the Taxman's Grip: A Musical Tale of Fiscal Authority
Lyrics
Let me tell you how it will be
Setting the stage for an explanation or declaration about taxation.
There's one for you, nineteen for me
Implies a high tax rate, with most going to the taxman.
'Cause I'm the taxman
Asserts the speaker's authority as the tax collector.
Yeah, I'm the taxman
Reiterates the speaker's identity as the taxman.
Should five percent appear too small
Addresses a potential complaint about a low tax rate.
Be thankful I don't take it all
Suggests gratitude for not taking more than the mentioned percentage.
'Cause I'm the taxman
Reaffirms the speaker's role as the taxman.
Yeah, I'm the taxman
Reiterates the speaker's identity as the taxman.
If you drive a car, I'll tax the street
States that owning a car leads to taxation of public infrastructure.
If you try to sit, I'll tax your seat
Implies taxation on leisure activities.
If you get too cold, I'll tax the heat
Implies taxation on comfort measures.
If you take a walk, I'll tax your feet
Implies taxation even on simple actions like walking.
Taxman
Reiteration of the taxman's role.
'Cause I'm the taxman
Reiterates the speaker's identity as the taxman.
Yeah, I'm the taxman
Reaffirms the speaker's role as the taxman.
Don't ask me what I want it for
Declines to explain the allocation or use of taxes.
(taxman Mr. Wilson)
References specific individuals (Mr. Wilson, possibly referencing Harold Wilson, former UK Prime Minister).
If you don't want to pay some more
Indicates consequences if one refuses to pay additional taxes.
(taxman Mr. Heath)
References another specific individual (Mr. Heath, possibly referencing Edward Heath, another UK Prime Minister).
'Cause I'm the taxman
Reiterates the speaker's role as the taxman.
Yeah, I'm the taxman
Reaffirms the speaker's identity as the taxman.
Now my advice for those who die
Gives advice to those dealing with the passing of wealth and inheritance taxes.
Declare the pennies on your eyes
Metaphorically suggests revealing all assets to the taxman even after death.
'Cause I'm the taxman
Reiterates the speaker's role as the taxman.
Yeah, I'm the taxman
Reaffirms the speaker's identity as the taxman.
And you're working for no one but me
Asserts that all labor and effort contribute to the taxman's wealth.
Taxman.
Reiteration of the taxman's role and authority.
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