Lyrics
Once there was a woman
Introduction of a woman whose music went unnoticed.
Whose music got lost
Her musical talent was overlooked or ignored.
Under a pile
Her music was buried under other records in a shop.
In a record shop
Specifically, in a record shop, her work was not prominent.
Nobody Listened
Despite her musical abilities, people didn't pay attention.
Cos her look just didn't pop
Her appearance wasn't visually appealing to catch attention.
So down she tumbled
She faced a setback, and her record was dropped or ignored.
And her record got dropped
Her career suffered a decline.
I think they'd listen
Suggesting people would appreciate her music if they focused on it without visual distractions.
If their eyes were closed
Encouraging a deeper, more attentive listening experience.
They'd listen if I changed my clothes
Implying that appearance shouldn't affect the appreciation of her music.
Just listen, cos don't you know?
An appeal for listeners to pay attention.
I am thunder, and I'm gonna explode
Describing herself as powerful and ready to make an impact.
Once there was a woman
Introduction of another woman, a winner in a significant competition.
Victor of the Grandslam
Her achievement in winning the Grandslam is highlighted.
A symbol of strength
Symbolic of strength and success in her field.
With a trophy in hand
She holds a trophy as a mark of her victory.
But a tale of her talent
Despite her talent, her story doesn't gain attention.
Couldn't possibly land
Emphasizing that talent alone may not be enough for recognition.
So the story that sells
The narrative that gains traction is about her clothing being controversial.
Is her outfit getting banned
Her outfit controversy becomes the focus, overshadowing her talent.
I think they'd listen
Reiterating the idea that people should listen without being swayed by appearances.
If their eyes were closed
Encouraging a more profound, unbiased listening experience.
They'd listen if I changed my clothes
Restating the impact of appearance on listeners' judgment.
Just listen, cos don't you know?
A plea to focus on the music, as the artist is ready to make a mark.
I am thunder, and I'm gonna explode
Asserting the artist's strength and potential impact.
Eyes, are so easily deceived
Highlighting the deceptive nature of relying solely on visual judgments.
And they might judge more rightly
Suggesting that closing one's eyes might lead to a more accurate assessment.
If their lids were closed
Encouraging listeners to rely on their ears and hearts rather than visual impressions.
Allow your ears and your heart
Advocating for an open-minded and open-hearted approach to music.
To remain wide open
Continuing the theme of open-mindedness and receptivity.
Close your eyes
A direct call to close one's eyes for a focused listening experience.
Can you hear me now?
A question, asking if the audience can now hear the message.
I said, can you hear me?
A repetition, emphasizing the importance of attentive listening.
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