Commodify
Unveiling the Price of Progress: The Salesmen's Critique on Modern Life
Lyrics
Commodify somebody
Advocating the commodification of individuals.
Commodify their face
Emphasizing the commercialization of a person's identity.
Commodify their time now baby
Highlighting the monetization of someone's time.
'Til there ain't no human race
Suggesting the extreme consequences, implying the loss of humanity through commodification.
I went to school
Narrating the speaker's educational experience.
But then I finished
Completing education but possibly feeling unfulfilled.
I got a job
Getting a job as part of societal expectations.
But then I quit it
Choosing to quit the job, suggesting dissatisfaction.
Saved up some money
Successfully saving money for a while.
But then I spent it
Spending the saved money, possibly on transient pleasures.
It seems returns
Commenting on the diminishing returns in life.
Always diminish
Reflecting on the concept that gains often decrease over time.
Commodify somebody
Reiterating the theme of commodifying individuals.
Commodify their face
Repeating the idea of commercializing a person's appearance.
Commodify their time now baby
Reiterating the monetization of someone's time.
'Til there ain't no human race
Reiterating the dire consequence of dehumanization through commodification.
Became a boss
Becoming a boss for personal gain.
So I could live
Expressing the desire to live comfortably.
Fired my wife
Taking a drastic step of firing the speaker's wife.
Hired my kids
Hiring children, possibly for personal benefit.
They wanted money
Children seeking money, leading to their dismissal.
I fuckin' fired them
The consequence of prioritizing money over relationships.
Guess all I got
Realizing the possessions gained may be all there is.
Is all I is
Acceptance of the consequences of choices made.
Commodify somebody
Reiterating the commodification theme.
Commodify their face
Repeating the emphasis on commercializing a person's face.
Commodify their time now baby
Reiterating the monetization of someone's time.
'Til there ain't no human race
Reiterating the severe consequence of dehumanization through commodification.
Ooooo
Expressing emotion, possibly frustration or disbelief.
Uh huh!
Affirmative response to the situation described.
Oh Yeah!
Additional expression of affirmation or agreement.
Dammit baby I told you I'm only gunna tell you one more time
Introducing a conversation or warning about the consequences of commodification.
Commodify somebody
Reiterating the theme of commodifying individuals.
Commodify their face
Repeating the idea of commercializing a person's appearance.
Commodify their time now
Reiterating the monetization of someone's time.
'Til there ain't no human race
Reiterating the dire consequence of dehumanization through commodification.
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