Didn't Earn This
Unearned Privilege in Harmonious Melody
Lyrics
See the shoes on his feet and this house he lives in
Observing the opulence of his footwear and residence.
See the bike that he rides, and this watch he's watching
Noticing the bicycle he owns and the watch he's focused on.
He didn't earn this, he didn't earn this
Stating that he did not deserve or work for these possessions.
See the skin on his face and his parents home
Examining the complexion of his face and the house his parents provided.
See this money he got and his chromosomes
Highlighting the wealth he inherited and his genetic makeup.
He didn't earn this, he didn't earn this
Reiterating that he did not earn these advantages.
Holidays in Chamonix
Mentioning holidays in Chamonix, a ski resort.
Three years old ready to ski
Recalling a childhood skiing experience at three years old.
Ate doughnuts in the dordogne
Reminiscing about eating doughnuts in Dordogne.
Until he was eighteen
Noting a privileged upbringing until the age of eighteen.
And yes there was a summer when they visited Newquay
Referencing a summer visit to Newquay.
But still they had house with a beach
Emphasizing that they still had a beach house.
That's how you know,
Stating that these experiences define him.
He's a precious piece of meat who should be served with herbal tea and lots of honey
Describing him as a privileged person who should be pampered.
See the shoes on his feet and this house he lives in
Repeating the observation of his luxurious possessions.
See the bike that he rides, and this watch he's watching
Reiterating the mention of his bike and watch.
He didn't earn this, he didn't earn this
Affirming that he did not earn these belongings.
See the skin on his face and his parents home
Revisiting the description of his facial features and family home.
See this money he got and his chromosomes
Highlighting his financial status and genetic composition.
He didn't earn this, he didn't earn this
Reiterating that he did not earn his privileged position.
Ironed socks and hired help
Mentioning domestic details like ironed socks and hired help.
Iron pills and pickled kelp
Listing items like iron pills and pickled kelp that contribute to his well-being.
Was treated like the god they'd tried so long to create
Describing how he was treated as a deity, an ideal they tried to create.
And yes there was an issue with a girl and a photo
Referring to a past issue involving a girl and a photograph, which somehow resolved.
But somehow it just all went away
Emphasizing that problems seem to effortlessly disappear for him.
That's how you know, it's oh so easy being he
Explaining that it's effortlessly easy for him to be who he is.
See these teeth and see these fingers, see these arms and see these dinners
Pointing out physical attributes like teeth, fingers, arms, and dinners served to him.
They were served up on a table, he just sat and made himself full
Describing how he indulges himself at a table, emphasizing self-indulgence.
See these nails, and see these tendons, see these places and see these endings
Listing body parts and places, indicating a life of privilege from childhood.
They were served up in the cradle, where he learned to put himself first
Noting that he was served everything in his early years, learning to prioritize himself.
See the shoes on my feet and this house I live in
Shifting perspective to the narrator, repeating the observations of possessions.
See the bike that I ride, and this watch I'm watching
Reiterating the details of the narrator's bike and watch.
I didn't earn this, I didn't earn this
Affirming that the narrator did not earn these possessions.
See the skin on my face and my parents home,
Reflecting on the narrator's facial features and family home.
See this money I got and my chromosomes
Highlighting the narrator's financial status and genetic makeup.
I didn't earn this, I didn't earn this
Reiterating that the narrator did not earn the privileges mentioned.
Sometimes I even pop into Waitrose
Adding a touch of irony, indicating that the narrator sometimes shops at a high-end store (Waitrose).
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