Cashing In
Cashing In: Minor Threat's Raw Take on Money, Shows, and Dog-Eat-Dog Reality
Lyrics
How do you do, I figure we've met
Introduction: Ian from Minor Threat introduces himself to the audience.
My name is Ian, and I'm from minor threat
Reiteration of Ian's identity and band affiliation.
You know, I count on music to be a good bet
Expressing reliance on music as a dependable pursuit.
After every cent
Emphasizing dedication to music despite financial concerns.
(yeah, yeah)
(Repetition) A casual expression or acknowledgment.
We don't care
Assertion of nonconformity and willingness to take unconventional actions, including taking money and shows.
We don't pose
-We'll steal your money
-We'll steal your shows
-I've got some money, and I'm feeling fine
Describing the positive feeling derived from making money through music, possibly from live performances.
A couple of dollars, everything in time
-Well you know, I'm gonna be all right
-With the money I'm making off of you tonight
-(sucker!)
(Interjection) Suggesting a level of superiority or amusement.
We don't care
Reiteration of the band's indifference, nonconformity, and willingness to take from others.
We don't pose
-We'll steal your money
-We'll steal your shows
-(you know something?)
(Interjection) Introducing a perspective on the pursuit of money.
The trouble with money, is that I want more
Expressing a desire for more money, considering raising prices for profit, and anticipating wealth from touring.
So let's, let's raise the price at the door
-How much tonight, three dollars or four?
-You know we'll make a million when we go on tour
-(yeah, that's the way I've been thinking about it)
(Expression) Confirming the mindset of capitalizing on opportunities.
We don't care
Reiteration of the band's disregard for societal norms and readiness to exploit financial opportunities.
We don't pose
-We'll steal your money
-We'll steal your shows
-(you know that's the way it is, man, it's dog-eat-dog, ha ha!)
(Interjection) Acknowledging the competitive nature of the world.
I'm taking a walk on the yellow brick road
Metaphorically walking a path for wealth, having sold one's mind and body for money due to aging.
I only walk where the bricks are made of gold
-My mind and body are the only things I've sold
-I need a little money 'cause I'm getting old
-(well, that's the way it goes, isn't it? yeah!)
(Reflection) Accepting the inevitability of the situation.
We don't care
Reiteration of the band's commitment to taking money and shows without concern for societal expectations.
We don't pose
-We'll steal your money
-We'll steal your shows
-Yeah, you don't care and we don't pose
Asserting the band's attitude towards money and shows as reflective of the world's reality.
We'll steal your money, we'll steal your shows
-That's the way it is in this world...right?
-Ain't that right?
-Boy, you had us pegged all along...damn!
Recognition of the audience's understanding or perception.
There's no place like home
Repetition of the phrase "There's no place like home" with a questioning twist, suggesting displacement or disorientation.
There's no place like home
-There's no place like home
-So where am I?
-There's no place like home
Continuation of the questioning theme regarding the concept of home.
There's no place like home
-There's no place like home
-So where am I?
-There's no place like home
Further exploration of the concept of home and the speaker's uncertain location.
There's no place like home
-There's no place like home
-So where am I?
-There's no place like home, right?
(Repetition) Reiterating the absence of a defined home and expressing confusion about one's location.
There's no place like home
-So where am I?
-There's no place like home
Concluding with a repeated expression of confusion about the concept of home.
There's no place like home
-So where am I?
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