Lyrics
There was a Victorian Slum House
Introducing the setting: a Victorian Slum House
On the corner, by the Tesco parking lot
Describing the location, near the Tesco parking lot
Eyes wide with fascination
Observing people's fascination with the slum house
As the dump trucks unloaded three tons of mud
Depicting the arrival of mud for a show's setup
For the show, looking back now
Reflecting on the past, wondering where the show went
Where did it go?
Questioning the disappearance of the slum house
They held a casting call for volunteers
Describing a casting call for volunteers
Which one will be the first to cry?
Pondering who among the volunteers will be the first to cry
Locked in 20 people, then half
Detailing the confinement of 20 people, later reduced by half
A dozen camera crews, they filmed at night
Noting the presence of numerous camera crews filming at night
Watched 'em stir, waking up to get to work
Observing the subjects waking up to start their day's work
But, they're running so far behind
Commenting on the show's delay and falling behind schedule
All the time
Emphasizing the perpetual lateness of the production
Key light from the corner
Describing the lighting setup as the family arrives to pay rent
When the family comes to
Highlighting the importance of lighting when filming
Pay their weekly rent
Depicting the family's regular rent payment routine
Watch it back, we got the take
Announcing the successful completion of a scene
Now break the set
Instructing to break the set after the scene is done
But, it's hard to control the lines
Acknowledging the difficulty of controlling the production
With hands shaking by design
Describing the challenge of maintaining steady camera shots
Cross your heart, we promise you'll be fine
Encouraging the participants with a promise of safety
Until next time
Anticipating the next production cycle
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