This Song is an NFT
Democratizing Destruction: A Musical Take on NFTs and Art OwnershipLyrics
This song is an NFT
This song is likened to a non-fungible token (NFT), a digital asset representing ownership of a unique item.
A New Fun Test of what art can be
Expresses the song's purpose as a new, enjoyable test exploring the possibilities of art.
A Not Funny Tune tune that we wrote to grieve
Describes the song as a somber melody created for mourning or expressing sorrow.
As we burn the last of the air we breath (Whoa)
Alludes to environmental concerns, possibly suggesting the destruction of the environment as we consume resources.
This song is an SOS
Positions the song as an urgent call for help (SOS) directed at those who easily fall for sold-out endorsements.
To the Sold Out Shills who get so impressed
References individuals easily impressed by sold-out or popular endorsements of art.
"I own this song," you'll get to say
Implies a sense of ownership over the song, mocking the idea of claiming possession of digital content.
As everybody listens in the usual way
Sarcastically refers to the act of claiming ownership while acknowledging that people will listen to the song in the usual way.
You can't mine a melody, it's like you tried to sell the dawn
Highlights the intangible nature of melodies, making them impossible to mine or sell like tangible assets.
We just manufacture scarcity, for food and homes and songs
Criticizes the artificial creation of scarcity, drawing parallels between the scarcity of NFTs and essential needs like food and housing.
But if you want to pretend you own it, that's alright with me
Accepts the idea of pretending to own the song but questions the value placed on integrity, sarcastically suggesting a starting bid.
We'll start the bidding at one million, for my integrity
Continues the sarcastic tone, proposing a high starting bid for the artist's integrity in an imaginary auction.
And this nifty NFT
Refers to the NFT as "nifty," a playful term to describe its perceived value.
This song is an lol
Describes the song as humorous (lol), providing a moment of laughter amid challenging circumstances.
For at Least One Laugh on our way to hell
Acknowledges the difficulties in life's journey, suggesting laughter as a coping mechanism on the way to a challenging destination.
If a corporate class destroyed our lives
Suggests a shift in power dynamics, where destruction is no longer limited to the corporate class but is now democratized.
Now destruction is democratized
Reflects on the democratization of destruction, implying that it affects everyone, not just a privileged few.
And the Mona Lisa does not belong
Questions the concept of ownership regarding art, using the iconic Mona Lisa as an example.
To the person who bought it on Amazon
Continues to challenge ownership, stating that the Mona Lisa does not belong to the person who bought it on Amazon.
She doesn't belong to da Vinci
Rejects traditional ownership by stating the Mona Lisa doesn't belong to its creator, da Vinci, or the buyer who paid a substantial amount.
Or the guy who paid a billion plus Christie's fee
Expands on the theme of ownership, asserting that emotions like love and pride are not possessions but shared experiences.
Cause love belongs to the lover, and pride belongs to the fall
Emphasizes the interconnectedness of humanity, suggesting that everyone belongs to each other, and the song is part of this shared experience.
And we all belong to each other, and this song belongs to us all
Reiterates the acceptance of pretending to own the song while reinforcing the interconnectedness of people and their shared experiences.
But if you want to pretend you own it, that's alright with me
Repeats the idea of pretending to own the song and suggests a high starting bid for integrity, maintaining a sarcastic tone.
We'll start the bidding at one million, for my integrity
Continues the sarcastic proposal of a high starting bid for the artist's integrity in an imaginary auction for the NFT.
And this nifty NFT
Reiterates the playful description of the NFT as "nifty."
It's not our fault, we were forced to be
Addresses external pressures, claiming the artist was compelled to sell cameos and NFTs due to circumstances beyond their control.
Selling Cameos and NFTs
Continues the acknowledgment of selling cameos and NFTs, potentially referencing compromises made in the pursuit of art.
I'm not gonna starve in the name of art
Expresses unwillingness to suffer for the sake of art, questioning when the listener last purchased a physical record.
When's the last time you bought a record
Raises the question of tangible support for artists by asking about the last time the listener bought a record.
That's what I thought
Concludes with a rhetorical question, emphasizing the challenges artists face in a digital age where traditional support may be lacking.
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