Song Description
A snarky look at our modern materialism, with a twist.
| Song Length |
3:04 |
Genre |
Rock - General, Pop - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Subject |
Capitalism, Conformity |
Similar Artists |
The Cars |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
The Joneses
VS
You say you need a bigger boat,
But they all float.
I see you bought the latest bag,
The smartest phone, with the coolest apps.
Keeping up with the Joneses,
Lay your money down, the race is on.
It seems so pointless, it makes me wonder:
CH
Who the hell are the Joneses?
Tell me why should I keep up with them?
Who the hell are the Joneses?
All that stuff you buy won't love you when
You're broke and all alone,
With the worthless crap that you bring home.
Who the hell are the Joneses?
VS
I don't care what car you drive,
They all do fifty-five.
A closet full of Jimmy Choo,
You can call it love, but they're only shoes.
Keeping up with the Joneses,
Can you spend more than the competition?
Just check your Rolex, it's time to wonder:
CH
Who the hell are the Joneses?
Tell me why should I keep up with them?
Who the hell are the Joneses?
All that stuff you buy won't love you when
You're broke and all alone,
With the worthless crap that you bring home.
Who the hell are the Joneses?
BR
So many people need to blame their dirty greed
On the Joneses, the Joneses.
But everything we buy, a little voice inside
Says I want it, I want it, I just want it.
CH
Omigod, we're the Joneses!
Are we ever gonna have enough?
Omigod, I'm the Joneses!
Tell me where are we gonna put this stuff?
The garage has overflowed,
Look in the mirror, now we know
Who the hell are the Joneses.