Mr. Alphabet can be 2 things in my interpretation: Record labels in general (RCA, BMG) or executives (CEO, CFO, etc)
We all know impatience is a sin (get on with your job)
So do as you're told to do (get to work, produce for us)
It's so rewarding to (you'll get fame, money, etc)
Win the tin man's heart (false hope, nothing there)
Be a chiming clock (do what you're told on time and on beat)
Lie on the chopping block (work until you're no good)
Whether drug dealer, capitalist record company (or exec), the story is the same.
they promise a lot but they sap you of your goodness (sweetness of sugar, honey) and you're left the 'treacle' (by-product of sugar)
Mr. Alphabet can be 2 things in my interpretation: Record labels in general (RCA, BMG) or executives (CEO, CFO, etc) We all know impatience is a sin (get on with your job) So do as you're told to do (get to work, produce for us) It's so rewarding to (you'll get fame, money, etc) Win the tin man's heart (false hope, nothing there) Be a chiming clock (do what you're told on time and on beat) Lie on the chopping block (work until you're no good)
Whether drug dealer, capitalist record company (or exec), the story is the same.
they promise a lot but they sap you of your goodness (sweetness of sugar, honey) and you're left the 'treacle' (by-product of sugar)