Lyrics
People ask me : Ben what's the deal with all these ATMS?
People inquire about the proliferation of ATMs, addressing Ben for clarification.
Well have I not been thorough or clear or concise enough?
Ben questions whether he has been sufficiently detailed and clear about the ATMs.
Tell me don't you relate to the state of that silver sepulchre?
Asking if the listener can empathize with the condition of a metallic tomb (ATM).
Tell me don't you feel used? Buttons pressed in the back of bodega.
Questioning if the listener feels exploited, referring to button-pressed ATMs in a bodega.
In the aisle by the cleaning supplies.
Describing the location of the ATMs in the store near cleaning supplies.
In the corner by the stale crackers.
Further detailing the position of the ATMs, near stale crackers in a corner.
You can increase up your service charge but you're competing with a shiny new model. Swipe.
Highlighting the competition between traditional ATMs and a modern, appealing model.
You can increase but you'll be replaced by a shiny new model. Swipe.
Emphasizing the inevitable replacement of traditional ATMs by a more attractive model.
Shiny new model.
Reiterating the description of the new, attractive ATM model.
Swipe.
Emphasizing the action of swiping, possibly related to using the new model.
Hey I caught you staring at the plastic covered by a layer of dust.
Observing someone looking at plastic covered in dust, suggesting neglect or disregard.
It said that every woman and man is a microcosm of lust.
Expressing the idea that every individual is a microcosm of desire or passion.
Exchange your data. Pray it will save you from a data dictator.
Suggesting the exchange of personal data as a means to protect oneself from a data-driven dictatorship.
It said the people exploited just can't be avoided if your life's enjoyed with
Claiming that people exploited cannot be avoided if one enjoys life's pleasures.
All the bottles and the stale Pringles.
Listing mundane items like bottles and stale Pringles, possibly representing consumerism.
All the six packs and the paper towels.
Continuing to list consumer goods, emphasizing a superficial lifestyle.
Yet you give nothing expecting much as you stare into your shiny new model. Swipe.
Stating that despite receiving nothing, individuals expect much while gazing at the attractive new model.
Yet you give nothing expecting to touch as you stare into your shiny new model. Swipe.
Reiterating the expectation of receiving without giving, emphasizing the allure of the new model.
Shiny new model. Swipe.
Repeating the description of the shiny new model, again mentioning the action of swiping.
Shiny new model.
Reiterating the concept of the shiny new model.
Swipe.
Ending with the action of swiping, possibly underscoring the allure or acceptance of the new model.
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