Lyrics
Get your money's worth
Expressing the importance of receiving value equivalent to the money spent.
Well, John got short-changed, what an utter disgrace
John experienced unfair treatment, leading to frustration and anger.
So he punched the shop assistant directly in the face
John's extreme reaction—physically assaulting the shop assistant—due to his dissatisfaction.
He couldn't hack that he'd made a mistake
John's realization of making a mistake and the emotional difficulty in accepting it.
"I'm very sorry sir, I made a mistake"
Shop assistant apologizes, acknowledging the mistake.
He broke his phone, he broke his nose
Consequences of John's anger—breaking his phone and injuring himself.
He took his shoes and his work clothes
John's impulsive actions—taking belongings and leaving.
He couldn't take it because he didn't get his money's worth
John's dissatisfaction due to not receiving value for his money.
He really hates it when he doesn't get his money's worth
Reiteration of John's displeasure when he feels he hasn't received his money's worth.
Alright alright
Expression of agreement or acknowledgment.
Money's worth
Repetition of the theme—money's worth.
Oh money's worth
Reinforcement of the theme.
He's now upset because he's 10p short
John's frustration over a small shortage of money.
"How can I survive when I'm 10p short?"
Expressing concern about survival over a minor monetary shortfall.
"Oh well I'll chuck twenty at some fags"
Decision to spend money on cigarettes despite financial constraints.
But £3 for his shirt is too much
Perceived excessive cost for a shirt, leading to discontent.
Too much, too much, too much
Repetition emphasizing the feeling of something being excessively priced.
Oh everybody come and have a look
Inviting others to witness the situation.
He couldn't take it because he didn't get his money's worth
Reiteration of dissatisfaction when value is perceived as insufficient.
He fucking hates it when he doesn't get his money's worth
Intense dislike for not receiving value for money.
Alright alright
Repetition of acknowledgment or agreement.
10p? You fucking scrounger
Disapproval and criticism of someone being perceived as a scrounger for a small amount.
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Repetition for emphasis.
Aaron reads the Daily Mail, he fucking loves to get his money's worth
Aaron finds satisfaction in getting value from his activities, even if controversial.
Nancy reuses her needles, getting her full money's worth
Nancy maximizes the use of her resources, aiming for full value.
Simon licks his coke bag, gotta make sure he gets his fucking money's worth
Simon takes unconventional measures to ensure he gets full value for his money.
I'll stay the full ninety if we're 5-0 down, just to get my money's worth
Commitment to experiencing the entirety of an event, even if unfavorable, to justify the expense.
Bargains are bollocks, you're still not getting your money's worth
Critique of the perceived ineffectiveness of bargains in delivering true value.
Oh 2-for-1 or 1-for-2, either way I'd better get my money's worth
Regardless of the offer (2-for-1 or 1-for-2), the focus is on getting full value.
Oh fucking hell
An exclamation, possibly expressing frustration or disbelief.
Yeah
Confirmation or agreement.
Money's worth
Final repetition of the central theme—money's worth.
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