For What?

Story Behind The Song

Moving from America to Japan has taken me from one workaholic culture to another. Valuing job over family is expected, which is sickening. (PS: My apologies for the poor sound quality)

Song Description

A song, musically in the spirit of the 1920s with modern lyrics, that express frustration with our pro-workaholic culture.

Song Length 3:55 Genre Unique - Waltz, Folk - Traditional
Tempo Non 4/4 Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Poignant, Troubled Subject Life, Frustration
Similar Artists Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen Language English
Era 1920 - 1929

Lyrics

For What?

Cubicle by the door, a fair ways from poor
Too many coffee-stained cups and teeth
And for what, for what

Contingency plans, backup strategems
A warehouse full of submachines
And for what, for what

Monopoly board is clean
Cuz when we play you get mean
Lovers make big scenes
Like cars crashed into trees
At a loss for words
So much is for the birds
We make such a bigass fuss
And for what

Your third baby, ultrasound's okay
Worked while the others learned to talk
And for what, for what

Onstar-equipped, alarm never tripped
Neighborhood's the safest in town
And for what, for what

Lyrics Elliot Patton Music Elliot Patton
Producer Elliot Patton Performance Elliot Patton

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