Song Description
BEEN PAID-This Mose Allison like bayou-blues with scat and flute solos, slaps the hands of the object-obsessed while serving to remind those blessed with the gift of expression that they have already "been paid"...but, as the lyric hastily adds, "peace of mind dont have no price/ if you dig my verse, a tip would be nice!"
Song Length |
2:56 |
Genre |
Blues - General |
Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Sociable, In High Spirits |
Subject |
Cats, Kittens, Infinity |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
BEEN PAID
People gettin' richer around these parts
A poverty of love is in your hearts
Prayin' for deliverance to the cyberland
I wrote this song so you could understand
Been paid, already
Never have to make a dime
Persuaded many
To put their troubles out of mind
Sweet music is my trade
Ah been paid
Times may come to try your soul
Worldly goods give you false control
Dollar signs flashin' up in your eyes
You try to be hip, fool, you better get wise
Been paid, already
Figured out what it's worth
Frustrated plenty
Livin' on the planet earth
I cannot be dismayed
Ah been paid
Better start lookin' for a light to shine
All I can say is I got mine
Peace of mind don't have no price
If you dig my verse, a tip would be nice
Been paid, already
Never have to make a dime
Persuaded many
To put their trouble out of mind
(TAG)
This is my crusade
Least I?m not afraid
Sweet music is my trade
Ah been paid