This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Heard that they said that it's rainin' men
But the offer that I make, it won't be made again
You don't have to write, you don't have to call
It's a one-time offer for nothing at all
And there's no red tape, I don't make it hard
You don't need cash money or a MasterCard
I got easy terms, and a lay-away
But I need a quick decision, and I need it today
And if you find that you don't like my ways
Well, you can send me back in thirty days
Now have you ever seen a man with a guarantee?
Well, you're lookin' at him now, 'cause the man is me
And if you don't believe all the things I say
I'm certified prime by the USDA
Now the name that I use is DJ Run
And I'm a fast-talkin' slow-walkin' number one
And if you don't believe all the words I say
Then you're a natural born fool who's got to be that way
I got a fifty rating and a fifty share
Every minute, every hour that I'm on the air
And when I come to town, I'm on a big marquee
It says DJ Run and me, DMC
And if you find that you don't like my ways
Well, you can send me back in thirty days
A good job and lots of money might not be enough
And to satisfy your needs, it may be rough
But I take some care and treat you nice
And if it ain't sufficient once, I cold work it out twice
And if you find that you don't like my ways
Well, you can send me back in thirty days
I'm gonna give you everything that you ever need
If you need a pint of blood, then I'll even bleed
If you're lookin' for a car, I will buy you two
And if you're lookin' for a pet, I'll buy a kangaroo
If you need a vacation, we can fly the world
And you'll know I'll never look at another girl
I'm a single-minded man, and my mind is set
You're the lady of the '80s that I'm gonna get
And if you find you don't like my ways
Well, you can send me back in thirty days
But the offer that I make, it won't be made again
You don't have to write, you don't have to call
It's a one-time offer for nothing at all
And there's no red tape, I don't make it hard
You don't need cash money or a MasterCard
I got easy terms, and a lay-away
But I need a quick decision, and I need it today
And if you find that you don't like my ways
Well, you can send me back in thirty days
Now have you ever seen a man with a guarantee?
Well, you're lookin' at him now, 'cause the man is me
And if you don't believe all the things I say
I'm certified prime by the USDA
Now the name that I use is DJ Run
And I'm a fast-talkin' slow-walkin' number one
And if you don't believe all the words I say
Then you're a natural born fool who's got to be that way
I got a fifty rating and a fifty share
Every minute, every hour that I'm on the air
And when I come to town, I'm on a big marquee
It says DJ Run and me, DMC
And if you find that you don't like my ways
Well, you can send me back in thirty days
A good job and lots of money might not be enough
And to satisfy your needs, it may be rough
But I take some care and treat you nice
And if it ain't sufficient once, I cold work it out twice
And if you find that you don't like my ways
Well, you can send me back in thirty days
I'm gonna give you everything that you ever need
If you need a pint of blood, then I'll even bleed
If you're lookin' for a car, I will buy you two
And if you're lookin' for a pet, I'll buy a kangaroo
If you need a vacation, we can fly the world
And you'll know I'll never look at another girl
I'm a single-minded man, and my mind is set
You're the lady of the '80s that I'm gonna get
And if you find you don't like my ways
Well, you can send me back in thirty days
Lyrics submitted by ButNeverOutgunned
30 Days Lyrics as written by Daniel D. Simmons Lawrence Smith
Lyrics © MUSIC MANAGEMENT, Universal Music Publishing Group
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