Mansion in the Slums
Choosing Hills Over Slums: A Song's Reflection on Success and Priorities
Lyrics
I'd much rather have a cavern in the hills
I prefer to have a cavern in the hills.
Than a mansion in the slums
Choosing a humble dwelling in the hills is preferable to a luxurious mansion in the slums.
The taste of success only lasts you
Success is fleeting, providing satisfaction for only a short duration.
Half an hour or less
The feeling of success lasts for a brief period, around half an hour or less.
But it loves you when it comes
Success is appreciated when it occurs.
And you laugh at yourself
One can find humor in oneself even during challenging times.
While you're bleeding to death
Despite facing difficulties, one can still maintain a sense of humor.
I'd much rather have a trampoline in my front room
Having a trampoline in the front room is preferred to an isolation tank.
Than an isolation tank
Expressing a preference for a trampoline over isolation, suggesting a desire for lively experiences.
I wish I was a million miles away
Expressing a wish to be far away from managerial troubles.
From the manager's door
Indicating trouble or problems occurring at a bank.
There is trouble at the bank
Reflecting on difficulties and challenges in the financial realm.
You laugh at yourself
Finding humor in oneself as financial problems escalate.
As you go deep into debt
Smiling or laughing at oneself during the process of accumulating debt.
Laugh at yourself
Reiterating the ability to find humor in challenging situations.
While he's breathing down your neck
Facing pressure from external sources, possibly authority figures.
Who can stop me
Asserting independence and confidence when one has money.
With money in my pocket
Experiencing moments of obtaining things without spending money.
Sometimes I get it free
Enjoying the benefits of having both wealth and freebies.
The best of both worlds
Expressing a desire for a modest caravan in the hills over a mansion in the slums.
I'd much rather have a caravan in the hills
Reiterating the preference for a caravan in the hills.
I'd much rather have a mansion...in the hills
Repeating the preference for a mansion in the hills over one in the slums.
Than a mansion in the slums
Emphasizing the desire for a mansion in the hills over the slums.
Yeah I'd much rather
Reaffirming the preference for a better dwelling situation.
What I mean is, would you mind if I had it all
Asking for permission or acceptance to have it all.
I'll take it when it comes
Expressing readiness to accept everything when it comes.
And you laugh at yourself
Remaining lighthearted even in challenging situations.
While you're bleeding to death
Laughing at oneself during difficult times, possibly involving physical or emotional pain.
And somebody else is always
Highlighting the constant presence of external pressures or challenges.
Breathing down your neck
Feeling the pressure or scrutiny from someone else.
Laugh at yourself
Continuing to find humor in oneself, even with challenges looming.
While he's hanging over your head
Facing pressure or challenges with someone in authority figuratively hanging over.
The best of both worlds
Enjoying the benefits of both worlds, possibly referring to a balanced life.
It'll soon be over
Anticipating the end of a challenging situation or phase.
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