The Kids Don't Stand a Chance Lyrics

Lyric discussion by sled23 

Cover art for The Kids Don't Stand a Chance lyrics by Vampire Weekend

This song is an excellent criticism of life at Columbia and the struggle in choosing a career. There is enormous pressure to take jobs in finance, symbolized by the men of morning with expensive shirts and cufflinks. They dangle millions in front of college students, who don't stand a chance but to take it. At first, there is some hesitation, but the "pillow" begins to feel softer and one begins to advance.