Ten Years
A Decade's Resilience: The Business' Street Wisdom
Lyrics
Mr. Rock 'N' Roll you look so right
Acknowledging Mr. Rock 'N' Roll's appealing appearance.
With your clothes so dark and you hair so bright
Describing the striking contrast in clothing and hair color.
Hanging round The Ship and the West End clubs
Referring to specific locations (The Ship and West End clubs) where socializing occurs.
With the Midnight Boys and The Marquee mugs
Mentioning associations with certain groups (Midnight Boys and Marquee mugs).
Talking 'bout budgets and studio costs
Discussing discussions about financial matters related to music production.
With the has beens won't be's and they're all lost
Highlighting the presence of individuals who are no longer relevant in the music scene.
Want to be like all the poseurs you meet
Expressing a desire to emulate superficial individuals they encounter.
Let's teach you a lesson 'bout life on street
Intending to provide a lesson about the challenges of street life.
'cause we're The Business from Lewisham
Identifying the speaker as part of The Business from Lewisham.
And it's ten years and we're still standing here
Celebrating ten years of existence and resilience.
You'll never beat us
Asserting that the speaker cannot be defeated.
Ten years and we're still standing here
Reiterating the longevity and determination of The Business.
You'll never stop us
Emphasizing the unstoppable nature of the group.
Guest lists and points for fixing the deal
Referring to perks like guest lists and negotiations for a deal.
But the paper means nothing if the cash ain't real
Stressing the importance of tangible money over written agreements.
The Limelight The Slimelight The Alley Tin Pan
Naming various places with a focus on the lack of genuine fan support.
All the talk in the world and you ain't got a fan
Highlighting the futility of talking without a substantial fan base.
It's all down to take if the record's a flop
Indicating that success relies on the record's performance.
Your head is so empty the penny won't drop
Suggesting a lack of self-awareness and understanding in certain individuals.
So out of touch with realities beat
Criticizing individuals for being out of touch with the harsh realities of street life.
You'll never be part of life on the street
Excluding certain individuals from the authentic experience of life on the street.
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