Lyrics
Give them what they want
Expressing a willingness to give others what they desire.
When they want
Emphasizing the timing of meeting others' desires.
When they know what they want
Highlighting the expectation that others should know their desires.
I'm sick of thinking for myself so I'll play along
Expressing frustration with independent thinking, choosing to conform.
Stick me in a room full of books, suits, and record deals
Describing a setting with intellectual, business, and musical elements.
Be sure to make some coffee with your cream and ask me how
Encouraging hospitality and inquiring about emotions.
I feel
Expressing feelings after conforming to expectations.
It's been a long, lonely wait
Implying a prolonged and challenging period of anticipation.
Oh, we can hardly wait to hear the tunes you have made
Anticipating excitement to hear the produced music.
I'll bet they're really great
Sarcastically downplaying the expected greatness of the music.
There's something to the way you find time to create
Recognizing the artist's ability to find time for creativity.
The second album is late
Commenting on the delay of the second album's release.
Where is it anyway?
Expressing uncertainty about the album's whereabouts.
Here I am
Presenting oneself in the context of the narrative.
Believe the sound you breathe
Encouraging belief in the authenticity of one's creative output.
I'm in up to my knees
Metaphorically submerged in the creative process.
Disregard everything because now I'm over my sophomore jinx
Declaring the overcoming of challenges related to the second album.
You're crowding my dollar signs (make everyone sing)
Addressing the pressure of financial success.
Your little songs I'll call mine (my sophomore jinx)
Claiming ownership of creative work amid competition.
Get to the back of the line (love turns to hate)
Advising others to wait their turn in the competitive industry.
When I stand a million to one (to one)
Acknowledging the slim odds of success in the industry.
X amount of dollars for my head
Mentioning a monetary value placed on the artist's head.
Should I say "commodity"
Questioning whether the artist is considered a mere commodity.
Help me get madonna off my bed
Seeking assistance to remove Madonna from the artist's life.
She's just to drunk to sing
Suggesting Madonna's inability to perform due to intoxication.
Management's explaining, entertaining to the industry
Describing management's efforts to entertain the industry.
They've heard the same spiel a million times
Noting the repetitive nature of industry pitches.
Maybe two or three
Highlighting the familiarity of industry responses.
The illusion is sealed
Indicating the sealing of the illusion surrounding the band.
The band's all wrapped in chains
Metaphorically depicting the band constrained by expectations.
Wish their vibe was still real
Expressing a desire for the band's original vibe.
Now it all sounds the same
Noting a homogenization of musical styles in the industry.
And all the grooves that they steal
Commenting on the lack of originality, with musical influences evident.
All the blues down on beale
Referencing blues music from Beale Street in Memphis.
Prolific wisdom english poets often write
Highlighting the profound wisdom found in English poetry.
Here I am
Reiteration of the artist's presence in the narrative.
Believe the sound you breed
Encouraging belief in the authenticity of creative expression.
I'm in up to my knees
Re-emphasizing immersion in the creative process.
Disregard everything because now I'm over my sophomore jinx
Reiterating the overcoming of challenges related to the second album.
You're crowding my dollar signs (make everyone sing)
Addressing the pressure of financial success (repeated theme).
Your little words, they don't rhyme (my sophomore jinx)
Asserting ownership of creative work amid challenges (repeated theme).
You've wasted all my precious time (love turns to hate)
Expressing frustration with wasted time (repeated theme).
When I stand a million to one
Acknowledging the slim odds of success in the industry (repeated theme).
Long, lonely wait
Reiteration of a prolonged and challenging period of anticipation.
Instant replay
Referencing a repetition of past events or experiences.
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