Tinnitus Machine
Corporate Labyrinth: A Symphony of Struggle
Lyrics
Coaster prints all around my flat
There are coaster marks scattered all over my living space.
I haven't cleaned in months the trash is stopping doors from opening
I haven't cleaned for months, and the accumulated trash is obstructing the doors, making them difficult to open.
I'm reaching out to figures right behind the keyhole
I'm attempting to connect with or understand certain individuals who remain obscure or hidden.
But my fingers slice off at like every opportunity
I fail or miss opportunities consistently when attempting to reach out or connect with these individuals.
Modern world will exclude then call you parasite
The contemporary society tends to push people away and then label them as parasites or burdens.
Call me a slacker call me a loser
Others may refer to me as lazy or unsuccessful.
Why you so jobless go back to college
Questioning why I'm unemployed and suggesting that I should return to school.
Utterly thoughtless all I can make is worthless art don't be dishonest
Expressing a lack of confidence in creating valuable art and urging others not to deceive themselves about its worth.
Stop it get some experience
Suggesting to gain practical knowledge or skills.
Cannot give any you ain't even serious
Addressing someone as unserious or lacking dedication.
I'm on my knees I'm begging to work I'm going delirious
Feeling desperate for employment, willing to do anything to secure work.
Fearing not being able to eat off a plate
Fearing the inability to afford basic necessities like food.
Here's my application how much do you pay?
Submitting job applications and inquiring about the offered salary.
Junior in the game you need to be prestigious for the lowest wage
Highlighting the need for recognition or prestige even for entry-level positions with low pay.
Catch 22 to join the 27 club
Referencing the dilemma faced by young artists/musicians where achieving fame often comes at the cost of life (the 27 club refers to famous artists dying at the age of 27).
Reverse internship rob you of the last of all your funds
Describing a situation where an unpaid internship drains one's financial resources.
Here's my application how much do you pay?
Reiteration of submitting job applications and inquiring about the offered salary.
Junior in the game you need to be prestigious for the lowest wage
Reemphasizing the necessity for recognition even for low-paying positions.
Catch 22 to join the 27 club
Reiterating the reference to the struggle faced by young artists/musicians with fame and its consequences.
Reverse internship rob you of the last of all your funds
Reiterating the idea of an unpaid internship draining one's finances.
And it's not like I don't try
Expressing the effort put into trying to succeed despite difficulties.
Runny nose my snotty hands need a bow flex
Describing a physical condition of being unwell or stressed (runny nose) and desiring physical exercise (bow flex).
Cry your little heart out all you want it won't make a change
Encouraging someone to express their emotions despite it not leading to change.
Depraved of food and water living check to check
Living from paycheck to paycheck, struggling to afford basic necessities like food and water.
Then wonder why we all depressed
Questioning the reasons for widespread societal depression despite the continuous struggle for survival.
Why you even bother?
Questioning the purpose or rationale behind continued efforts in such a challenging environment.
They won't hire you unless you offer to be chained up as a martyr pulling 90-hour weeks
Highlighting the expectation of extreme dedication (90-hour workweeks) demanded by certain employers.
World wide web corp force you to your knees then sell you very unattainable dreams
Criticizing corporations and society for promoting unattainable dreams and exploiting individuals.
Here's my application how much do you pay?
Repetition of submitting job applications and inquiring about the offered salary.
Junior in the game you need to be prestigious for the lowest wage
Reiterating the need for recognition even in low-paying positions.
Catch 22 to join the 27 club
Repetition of the reference to the struggle faced by young artists/musicians with fame and its consequences.
Reverse internship rob you of the last of all your funds
Reiteration of the idea of an unpaid internship draining one's finances.
Here's my application how much do you pay?
Repetition of submitting job applications and inquiring about the offered salary.
Junior in the game you need to be prestigious for the lowest wage
Reiterating the necessity for recognition even for low-paying positions.
Catch 22 to join the 27 club
Reiteration of the reference to the struggle faced by young artists/musicians with fame and its consequences.
Reverse internship rob you of the last of all your funds
Reiteration of the idea of an unpaid internship draining one's finances.
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