Lyrics
So I'm majoring in music, a minor here in broke
Expressing a focus on music studies with financial struggles.
I'm sittin' through these lessons that I already know
Feeling bored in classes that cover familiar topics.
Don't know when I'mma use this, the work is just for show
Questioning the practicality of the coursework and its relevance.
When I get out I will surely make some dough.
Anticipating financial success after completing education.
Graduation comes and I'm lookin' for a job
Post-graduation job search leading to living with parents.
Twelve months pass, yeah I'm livin' with my mom
Experiencing a prolonged job search and dependence on family.
And these problem student loans are costin' me a leg and arm
Financial strain due to student loans and limited employment options.
Now I'm stuck here working for a golden arch
Working at a fast-food chain symbolized by "golden arch."
I'm just a ringer,
Repetition emphasizing the speaker's sense of being a misfit or outsider.
I'm just a ringer.
-American ringer
-I'm just a ringer
-Hey O
Introducing a refrain or call-out ("Hey O") throughout the song.
I know my presence is a day old,
Expressing compliance with societal expectations but seeking unconventional rewards.
But I did everything you say, so
-I want my office on a skateboard.
-Oakland, Oakland, there's nowhere to go, man
Referencing geographical locations and issues related to conformity.
HR, DC, it's my right to attend
-I don't mean to offend, your vicodin has no (?),
-You don't have no options when they out there selling (?)
-Keep the students in a prison, keep the (?)
Commenting on the restrictive nature of education and societal norms.
Influence (?) the lies and counter ex-grow
-(?) but we should never S/O, If I ain't got no pocket pistol I'm pissin' on your (?)
-I'm just a ringer,
Repetition of feeling like an outsider in American society.
I'm just a ringer.
-American ringer
-I'm just a ringer
-Hey O
Repeating the desire for unconventional success and recognition.
I know my presence is a day old,
-But I did everything you say, so
-I want my office on a skateboard.
-(?)
Unintelligible lyrics, possibly indicating frustration or confusion.
I know my presence is a day old,
-But I did everything you say, so
-I want my office on a skateboard.
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