Refused Demo Land
Journey to Refused Demo Land: A Musical Odyssey
Lyrics
Refused demo land
Referring to a place called "Refused Demo Land."
Far away, far away
Emphasizing the distance of this land, possibly metaphorical.
Where old demos strand
Describing where old demo recordings are left or abandoned.
Hey hey
An exclamation, perhaps expressing surprise or realization.
Refused demo land
Repetition of the concept of Refused Demo Land.
Far away, far away
Reiterating the distance and remoteness of the land.
Losers holding hands
Suggesting a sense of unity among those whose demos were rejected.
Hey hey
Another exclamation, possibly emphasizing a shared experience.
We played in a band
Reflecting on the experience of being in a band.
We were cool alright
Acknowledging a positive perception of the band's coolness.
So we thought we should
Deciding to take a chance and attempt something.
Go ahead and make a try
Expressing the decision to make a try despite uncertainties.
Got a quarter inch eight track
Describing the equipment used for recording (quarter inch eight track).
Borrowed ok mics
Mentioning borrowed microphones, indicating limited resources.
Oh yeah, we were so
Recalling a time of contentment and satisfaction.
satisfied
Highlighting the sense of fulfillment in the past.
Refused…
Repetition of the concept of Refused Demo Land.
Now I can't help wondering
Expressing curiosity about the outcome of past decisions.
‘bout how things turned out
Reflecting on how things turned out over time.
for the demo I
Referencing the demo being sung about.
sing about
Indicating personal involvement or attachment to the demo.
Was it scrutinized by someone with a point of view
Pondering whether the demo was critically assessed.
Or was it put on ice
Considering the possibility of the demo being put on hold or paused.
Or dismissed and despised and disposed off to
Exploring the potential outcomes of rejection or neglect of the demo.
Refused…
Repetition of the concept of Refused Demo Land.
Decca dissed the Beatles
Referring to historical instances of rejection (Decca dissing the Beatles).
EMI dissed us
Drawing a parallel between the band and the Beatles, both being rejected by major labels (EMI).
We're in good company
Conveying a sense of solidarity by stating that the band is in good company despite rejection.
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