Nice Doin' Business
Negotiating Desires: The Business of Life in Louise Hoffsten's 'Nice Doin' Business'
Lyrics
there's nothing in this world
Expressing the idea that everything in the world has a value or cost.
that hasn't got a price
Highlighting the ubiquity of a cost associated with everything.
a date with Lucifer
Referring to a metaphorical meeting or deal with Lucifer, symbolizing temptation or a morally questionable opportunity.
a place in paradise
Mentioning the desire for a place in paradise, possibly contrasting moral choices and desires for both good and bad outcomes.
got to raise my sights
Expressing the need to aim higher or have greater ambitions.
got to stock my store
Referring to the need to accumulate resources or advantages.
why be satisfied
Questioning the satisfaction of settling for less.
if I can get some more
Expressing the desire for more than what is currently obtained.
Chorus:
Chorus emphasizing the transactional nature of relationships, warning against emotional involvement.
well it's nice doin' business
-nice doin'business with you
-you better save the kisses
-It's all strictly business, you fool
-I don't want your love
Rejecting the offer of love, indicating a focus on practical or tangible benefits.
don't want no fake receipt
Rejecting insincere gestures or false expressions of value.
cause what I have in mind
Indicating a preference for concrete and tangible outcomes rather than abstract intentions.
is something more concrete
Stating the intention for something more tangible or materialistic.
don't you kiss my hand
Rejecting physical gestures that may imply emotional involvement.
don't try to cop a feel
Discouraging inappropriate or unwelcome physical contact.
if you'll accept my terms
Expressing a willingness to negotiate or make a deal based on specific terms.
then we can make a deal
Linking acceptance of terms to the possibility of a mutually beneficial arrangement.
Chorus
Reiteration of the chorus emphasizing the transactional nature of interactions.
you're a bargain darling, that's a fact
Describing the other party as a bargain and expressing a desire to skip superficialities for a direct business-like interaction.
you got all the stuff, both this and that (oh yeah)
-look into my face and read my lips
-let's skip all the bullshit and get down to it
-got an itch for the bottom line
Expressing a pragmatic approach to relationships, highlighting the importance of mutual benefits and reciprocity.
I will scratch you'r back, if you'll scratch mine
-(oh yeah)
-It's a matter of give and take
-as long all the benefits are on my plate
Emphasizing the importance of personal gain or advantage in the give-and-take of relationships.
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