Buyin' Time
Buying Time: A Poignant Reflection on Socioeconomic Struggles
Lyrics
Unless you believe in magic
Expressing doubt or skepticism unless one believes in magic.
There ain't much left you can be
There are limited options or possibilities if one doesn't believe in magic.
A skeptic or a fool
One can be either a skeptic or a fool.
Have you been watching your TV
Questioning if the listener has been paying attention to the information presented on TV.
Incredible is all I think of
Describing something incredible that captures the speaker's thoughts.
Did I really see
Reflecting on whether the speaker truly witnessed something.
Wordless faces double talkin'
People with wordless faces engaging in double talk, possibly conveying confusion or deceit.
A runnin' it down to me...
Others explaining and breaking down complex situations to the speaker.
About buyin' time
Central theme introduced, discussing the concept of buying time.
Brother can you spare a dime
Reference to the Great Depression, asking if there is any help available.
Ain't it a crime
Highlighting the seriousness or wrongness of the situation.
How we got to buy time
Questioning the necessity of buying time and the challenges associated with it.
People goin' hungry
Addressing societal issues such as hunger.
Ain't no jobs, they's in the street
Referring to unemployment and people being in the streets.
Nobody's got no answer
Expressing the lack of solutions or answers to the problems.
They're just staring at their feet
People being passive or indifferent, avoiding confronting the issues.
Ain't no doubt about it
Asserting the undeniable grimness of the situation.
Things are lookin' pretty bleak
Everyone is struggling hard to make ends meet.
An' everybody's scufflin' hard
Reiterating the theme of buying time and the collective struggle.
Tryin' to make ends meet
Emphasizing the difficulty of making a living.
About buyin' time
Repetition of the central theme of buying time.
Brother can you spare a dime
Reference to the Great Depression, seeking help or support.
Ain't it a crime
Highlighting the severity or injustice of the situation.
How we got to buy time
Reiterating the challenge of buying time and its implications.
It happened once before, you know
Referencing a historical event in 1932, possibly the Great Depression.
In 1932
Comparing the current situation to a past crisis.
But now there's so many more of us
Noting the increase in the population and the need for collective action.
There's something we gotta do
Stressing the urgency of taking a different and radical approach.
Something radical, something different
Advocating for innovative and unconventional solutions.
Got to hit on something new
Emphasizing the need for a new direction or strategy.
America, the dream is lost
Expressing disappointment or disillusionment with the American dream.
And it's killin' me and you
Acknowledging the negative impact on both the speaker and the listener.
About buyin' time
Reiteration of the theme of buying time.
Brother can you spare a dime
Recalling the reference to seeking help during the Great Depression.
Ain't it a crime
Emphasizing the wrongdoing or injustice associated with the situation.
How we got to buy time
Reiterating the challenge of buying time and its impact.
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