I totally agree with the Bob Dylan thing! I also hear a little Bruce Springsteen in the chorus, no?
Anyways, looking at the lyrics I feel like this song was definitely written to a record label. I've seen at least two other songs ("Love Song" by Sara Bareilles and "Grace Kelly" by Mika) that were written for the same cause, and this is definitely one of them.
The first verse is like a hopeful young artist waiting for someone to sign them and he's humble because he "can't afford" not to be.
Then, after the chorus, he explains that his music does not conform to any particular genre; it's just good.
The next verse is telling the place (company, producer, whatever) that they're corrupt and his band refuses to conform to their idea of "good music.
After that, the artist still believes that he shouldn't change his band's style just to make money, but they're all kind of broke and need someone to take them.
Next, the artist says that his kind of music is up-and-coming (and whoever wants to change it is an idiot).
And then this line:
"This is success music and whats it to ya?
My lawyer always says these are the fact about the future"
I think that just about seals the deal, they're getting the hell out of that label and will refuse to sign with anyone else who wants to change them.
Oh, and the chorus? That's just plain catchy. And, you know, "Tomorrow this song could be a total hit, it's such a shame if you don't try to get in on this..."
That's my interpretation... maybe it's wrong? Maybe it's right? Who knows? Either way, great song. =]
I totally agree with the Bob Dylan thing! I also hear a little Bruce Springsteen in the chorus, no? Anyways, looking at the lyrics I feel like this song was definitely written to a record label. I've seen at least two other songs ("Love Song" by Sara Bareilles and "Grace Kelly" by Mika) that were written for the same cause, and this is definitely one of them. The first verse is like a hopeful young artist waiting for someone to sign them and he's humble because he "can't afford" not to be. Then, after the chorus, he explains that his music does not conform to any particular genre; it's just good. The next verse is telling the place (company, producer, whatever) that they're corrupt and his band refuses to conform to their idea of "good music. After that, the artist still believes that he shouldn't change his band's style just to make money, but they're all kind of broke and need someone to take them. Next, the artist says that his kind of music is up-and-coming (and whoever wants to change it is an idiot). And then this line: "This is success music and whats it to ya? My lawyer always says these are the fact about the future" I think that just about seals the deal, they're getting the hell out of that label and will refuse to sign with anyone else who wants to change them. Oh, and the chorus? That's just plain catchy. And, you know, "Tomorrow this song could be a total hit, it's such a shame if you don't try to get in on this..."
That's my interpretation... maybe it's wrong? Maybe it's right? Who knows? Either way, great song. =]