Story Behind The Song

I was happy being an understudy in a Broadway show. I was happy hardly ever having to work, and then suddenly that wasn't good enough, I had to be the best.

Song Description

Listen to your heart for what's best for you. Don't let anyone get in your way, don't let anyone stop you. Offer your best, develop your best, so you will never have to to doubt your abilities, or settle for second best.

Lyrics

Black and White TV

Music and Lyrics by: Jimmy Tate

(Verse)
My whole life's about wishes and wonder
Don't hold back cause you ain't gettin' younger
I'm pretty sure it's all about my way
We'll get along if you do what I say
(Chorus)
And it's one step down and two steps up
Only when the backs are turned that you're making a move
And there's no one to lead your way when you can't see
You'll be living in a trailer park
With seven bucks and a black and white TV
(Verse)
There's no time for sad documentaries
Me myself I prefer a good comedy
Cause laughter is the natural part of you
You don't give a damn and that's what's coming through
(Chorus 2)
Now would you rather be yourself or what someone wants
Think it's time that you start making your own set of rules
Stop working the nine to five and live life free
You'll be seeing things in a whole new way
And trading in that black and white TV
(Bridge)
Now I hope you see what I mean
So few of us get both sides of the story
And if you waited this long don't take more time
If you don't use what's given you
Then somebody else is just going to take it away
(Verse)
Maybe we should have socialized medicine
Free telephone and free Con Edison
Too many bills means too much complaining
And I don't see what anyone's gaining
(Chorus 3)
So when you wake up, it's off to work you go
Waiting for the weekend hope you got money to spend
You're wearing a suit and tie but boy not me
I'll be sitting at home in my torn up jeans
Watching the news on black and white TV
Yeah on a black and white TV