Mick's Blues
Consumer Chronicles: Mick Davis' Blues Unveiled
Lyrics
Ads in the paper
Expresses awareness of advertisements in newspapers.
Ads on the T.V.
Highlights the prevalence of ads on television.
Flyers in the mailbox
Mentions receiving promotional flyers in the mailbox.
Samples on the door
Suggests encountering product samples at the door.
I got holes in my pockets
Reflects on having financial difficulties with holes in pockets.
I got slippery fingers
Admits to having slippery fingers, perhaps indicating a struggle with holding onto money or possessions.
Over the counter
Refers to a transaction over the counter, possibly involving purchases.
There they go again
Observes a repetitive cycle of consumerism or commercial activities.
Well, I just wanna touch it
Expresses a desire to physically interact with a product.
Wanna try it on for size
Desires to try on a product to assess its suitability.
Take it on home
Suggests bringing a purchase home.
And put it in the corner
Mentions placing the acquired item in the corner, possibly addressing clutter or consumerism.
Well, I'm-a forget about
Expresses a decision to forget or disregard certain concerns or responsibilities.
Go down to the pub
Plans to go to a pub, suggesting a desire for a break or leisure time.
Order me a Black & Tan
Expresses an intention to order a specific drink, Black & Tan, at the pub.
Leave it alone (Buy, buy, buy)
Reiterates the idea of leaving something alone and emphasizes the consumerist notion of buying.
Leave it alone (Buy, buy, buy)
Repeats the idea of leaving something alone and emphasizes the consumerist notion of buying.
Oh, yeah (Shop, shop, shop...)
General expression of consumerism with the repetition of "Shop, shop, shop."
Yep!
Expresses agreement or affirmation with a simple "Yep!"
Ow!
An exclamation, possibly indicating excitement or energy.
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