Jerk Beast
Passionate Struggles: Contra Code's Anthem for Music's Unsung Heroes
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Here we come, it's time to get up and buy another round
Expressing readiness to start the day and buy more drinks.
You know we all have to do our part
Emphasizing collective responsibility to sustain a shared dream.
Keep this dream alive, without you we don't make a sound
Highlighting the importance of fans' contribution for the band's impact.
All this cheap beer supports the arts
Linking the consumption of cheap beer to supporting artistic endeavors.
Work all day
Acknowledging the necessity of working to afford a musical lifestyle.
So we can afford to play
Connecting work to the ability to engage in recreational activities.
All night
Emphasizing the enjoyment of playing music all night.
Bands don't last here if the bar is dead
Stressing the impact of a lively bar on a band's longevity.
Promoters don't do shows that put them in the red
Highlighting the financial challenges faced by promoters.
Do it for the fun
Encouraging a focus on the joy and love of making music.
Do it for the love
Emphasizing the motivation to create music for the love of it.
Better find another way to keep the roof above
Suggesting the need to find alternative ways to sustain oneself.
Your head
Connecting the pursuit of passion to maintaining stability.
We pay for gear and gas and promo, don't forget studio time
Detailing the financial investments in musical equipment and production.
Making records is a money hole
Highlighting the financial challenges of making records.
After that, when all our tracks are still not worth a dime
Expressing frustration when musical efforts don't yield expected returns.
Take time off work to hit the road
Indicating sacrifices made, such as taking time off work to tour.
Work all day
Reiterating the connection between work and the ability to play music.
So we can afford to play
Emphasizing the commitment to playing music all night.
All night
Repeating the enjoyment of playing music throughout the night.
Broke again it's no surprise
Expressing financial struggles with a lack of surprise.
We're doing this to maximize enjoyment
Clarifying the pursuit of music for enjoyment, not necessarily for profit.
Not to monetize it
Emphasizing the primary goal of maximizing enjoyment over monetization.
Do it for the fun
Reiterating the importance of creating music for fun.
Do it for the love
Emphasizing the motivation to make music driven by love rather than financial gain.
Better find another way to keep the roof above
Suggesting the need to find alternative ways to sustain oneself (repeated).
Your head
Connecting the pursuit of passion to maintaining stability (repeated).
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