Hey, Mr. DJ, I Thought You Said We Had a Deal
Striking Deals with the Melody: Decoding Life's Bargains in Song
Lyrics
I could never sleep my way to the top
I cannot achieve success through unethical means or shortcuts.
'Cause my alarm clock always wakes me right up
The routine of life (symbolized by the alarm clock) prevents me from taking shortcuts.
And since my options had been whittled away
With limited options, I made a deal to achieve success.
I struck a bargain with my radio DJ
I made an agreement with a radio DJ to promote my song.
I said I'd like this song to be number one
Expressing a desire for my song to be a hit.
He said "I'd really really like to help you my son"
The DJ expresses willingness to help.
And then I knew that I would have him to thank
Acknowledging gratitude towards the DJ.
Because he asked me how much I had in the bank
The DJ inquires about my financial contribution.
He said to think long term investment and
The DJ advises on long-term investment.
That all the others had forgiven themselves
Others have forgiven themselves for their mistakes.
He said the net reward would justify
The potential reward justifies the mess in their lives.
The colossal mess they'd made of their lives
Reflecting on the consequences of their actions.
He said the record wouldn't have to be hot
The success of the record doesn't depend on its popularity.
And no one ever seemed to care if it's not
People don't care if the record is not popular.
It would depend on something else that I've got
Success depends on something else I possess.
And that the other ones who'd given it a shot
Others who tried saw modest gains growing exponentially.
Had seen a modest sum grow geometrically
Reflecting on financial success.
And then they had forgiven themselves
Forgiveness due to justified net rewards.
Because the net reward had justified
Reflection on the consequences of their lives.
The colossal mess they'd made of their lives
Hey Mr. DJ, I thought you said we had a deal
Expressing disappointment as the DJ seems to break the deal.
I thought you said, "You scratch my back and I'll scratch your record"
Reminding the DJ of the mutual agreement.
And I thought you said we had a deal
Reiterating the feeling of a broken deal.
Well, I told you about the world (its address)
Sharing concerns about the state of the world.
I wonder when they're gonna clean up the mess
Questioning when the issues will be resolved.
You know the rabid child is still tuning in
Observing that the public is still interested in the song.
Chess piece face's patience must be wearing thin
Suggesting that the patience of a character named "Chess piece face" is running out.
Because they haven't played this song on the air
Noticing the song hasn't been played on the air.
Not that anyone but me even cared
Indicating a lack of interest from anyone but the speaker.
And the Disk Jockey has moved out of town
The DJ has left the town, possibly breaking the deal.
The district courthouse says he's nowhere to be found
The DJ is nowhere to be found, according to the courthouse.
He said to think long term investment and
Reiteration of the DJ's advice on long-term investment.
That all the others had forgiven themselves
Others have forgiven themselves for their mistakes.
He said the net reward would justify
The potential reward justifies the mess in their lives.
The colossal mess they'd made of their lives
Reflecting on the consequences of their actions.
Hey Mr. DJ, I thought you said we had a deal
Expressing disappointment as the DJ seems to break the deal again.
I thought you said, "You scratch my back and I'll scratch your record"
Reminding the DJ of the mutual agreement.
And I thought you said we had a deal
Reiterating the feeling of a broken deal.
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