Sign on the Line
Navigate Life's Maze: Decoding the Price of Desire
Lyrics
Intro:
Introduction to the theme of the song, addressing the pitfalls of credit cards and their impact on people's financial lives.
We're gonna do a song about those dangerous little plastic cards in our
-wallets.
-The ones that get a lot of us into trouble every month!
-'Cause we wind up paying this incredible interest for something we bought a
-month ago and doesn't work anymore.
-It's called ...
-Sign On the Line
Explicit mention of the song title, "Sign On the Line," emphasizing the act of committing to financial agreements.
So many toys so little time
Expressing desire for material possessions and a luxurious lifestyle but lacking the financial means to achieve it.
You got your share and I want mine
-I'd love a trip to paradise
-But I ain't got the cash to pay the price
-Everytime I turn around
Highlighting the constant pressure and unexpected financial challenges that individuals face, symbolized by someone knocking on the door with supposed solutions.
Someone's at my door
-Who say's he's got the answer
-I've been lookin' for
-Sign on the Line!
Repetition of the title, emphasizing the recurring theme of signing on the line and the consequences of impulsive purchases.
Buy Now, Pay Later Sonny
-Sign On The Line!
-Don't worry 'bout a thing
Encouraging a carefree attitude towards spending, downplaying the consequences with phrases like "Don't worry 'bout a thing" and "It's only money."
Sign On The Line!
-Go on, It's only money
-Sign on the Line!
-Go! Have your fling!
Encouraging indulgence and enjoyment despite financial concerns, promoting a "have your fling" mentality.
I want the high life on T.V.
Expressing the desire for a glamorous life, drawing parallels to the opulence portrayed on television shows like Dynasty.
Just like they do on Dynasty
-To live a life fit for a king!
-And have the best of everything
Desire for the best things in life, indicating a longing for luxury and excess.
But everytime I save a Buck!
Illustrating the frustration of constantly being approached by creditors or financial obligations, symbolized by someone waving a pen and paper.
Someone's on my case
-Wavin' pen and paper
-Stick it in your face
-Sign on the line ...
Reiterating the theme of signing on the line, emphasizing the inescapability of financial commitments.
Been spending like a millionaire
Describing a lavish lifestyle with spending on women, cars, and luxury items, leading to the consequences of legal trouble.
On women, cars, a house in Belair
-And all the things I can't resist
-Now I've got handcuffs on my wrists
-I said "Judge, a man like me can't make a dime in jail."
Presenting a dialogue with a judge, highlighting the irony of using a credit card to secure freedom and avoid financial consequences.
He said "Son, use your credit card, so you can make your bail."
-Sign on the line
Reiteration of the theme, suggesting that signing on the line is a way to buy freedom and escape the repercussions of extravagant spending.
Just buy your freedom, Sonny
-Sign on the Line!
-And just walk on out of here
Encouraging the idea that money can solve problems and dismissing the seriousness of financial commitments.
Sign on the Line!
-Go on, It's only Money!
-Sign on the line!
Warning against disappearing or avoiding financial responsibilities after signing on the line.
But don't you disappear! Ya hear!
-Sign On The Line!
Final repetition of the song title, emphasizing the central theme of committing to financial agreements.
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