Story Behind The Song
I grew tired of ads that attempted to profit by exploiting the insecurities of the audience. I wrote this song as a protest to that tactic.
Song Description
This extremely catchy, upbeat-sounding song reminds the listener that a litany of potential insecurities might be caused by ad campaigns designed to make one want things. It promotes the idea that products can not provide true happiness. It is essentially an infectuous, anti-advertising jingle.
| Song Length |
4:01 |
Genre |
Pop - Alternative, Rock - Indie/Low-Fi |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Jovial, Affable |
Subject |
Conformity, Television |
| Similar Artists |
The Go-Go's, The Bangles |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
You say You're so nervous
I wouldn't sweat it
I don't anymore
And you say you're unworthy
Don't you think it
Don't you think it now
You could make yoursef a better dancer,
Pass advancer, telephone answerer
Then you'll wake and find that you've been robbed
It's not your body, it's not your job
CHORUS:
It's just Madison Avenue
Trying to put one over on you
And get rich having you on
Plastic fantastic tools
Trying to make a buck off of you
Ignore them and their gone
You say she's not responding
It's your wardrobe, it's your little car
And you say you're getting older
Maybe it's the best that you can do
If there is a chance that you've upset her
You'd better get her the latest sweater
You're not sure that you're the one she loves
Then diamonds say you're G-d above
CHORUS
You say you're much too heavy
You should starve or have them slice it off
And you say you hate your legs
Now aren't you lucky you have legs at all
You think of how much better life would be
If you looked more like girls on TV
If you don't enjoy the skin you're in
You're only going to let them win
CHORUS