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don't let the record label take you out to lunch
you're the one who's gotta pay at the end of the day
& try not to want people to like too much
you'll just need more & more flatteries to recharge your batteries
& don't let showmanship get more important than honesty
if you don't wanna be so many singers you see
you don't have to act crazy to do something amazing
you can be just like you should & still do something really good
& even when you know there's nobody listennning,
say it to yourself cuz it's good for your health,
i know nothing makes sense if you think too much
religion, a pigeon, radio & television
oh it takes so much strength just not to suck
& not to be a cynic looking for another gimmick
but you're distraught at the thought of loosing everything again
then they say it's not the way you play the game it's if you win

but don't let the record label take you out to lunch
cuz every sip of soup has gotta get recouped
then you get a good review & then you get a bad review
so don't get suckered either way cuz none of them know you
& don't let the record label take you out to lunch
cuz they 'll call you a cab & put it on your tab
i'm leavin' town for a while but i'll be in touch
one thing i know is true is that i've got a lot to do
& that takes big heart to make great great art
& i'm just a little dot in a great big pot
but now that i've started & it's hard to stop
i'm wondering at night about the wrong and right
& is somebody your savior if you owe them back a favor?
no, they're not, so there's only one choice that you got

don't let the record label take you out to lunch
though the fishes look delicious someone's gotta do the dishes
people might say you're insane or just lookin' to complain
& you need them more than they need you so don't bite the hand that feeds you
eveyone 's been fair and nice, you consider them a friend
but everything still has price & you don't wanna overspend
cuz it's your wallet & your soul when the check comes in the end
so no matter what the situation, art, love, occupation
i'll hold off on the hors d'oeuvres, that's not what i'm in it for
i only want what i deserve, i want no less, i want no more
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