A thinly-veiled attack on the swirling bucket of shit that calls itself "the music industry."
lyrics
Ready or not, you best prepare for a lot
Cuz I got a lot to say
It’s finally time to speak my mind
After working hard all day
You may not believe everything that you read
There’s a lot that don’t feel right
But have no fear, you can trust what you hear
From the man who is out of sight
Ready or not, yeah I’m calling the shots
I’m the master and commander on this vessel of sound
“Melody ho!” I shout but I know
That I’m the only one around
You could be like me and explore uncharted seas
That take you far away from home
Or join a ten-man crew that’s going nowhere new
Sometimes it’s best to sail alone
Ready or not, I am cold and I’m hot
I am fire and ice and everything in between
I’m the alpha and omega, I’m the Xbox and the Sega
I’m a sweet and sour solar-powered music machine
There once was a day when to say that you could play
Meant your fingers were where musical magic was made
Definition of musician has changed to repetition of the
Same. Three. Chords. Oh lord now!
Am I the whetstone, or the blade?
Am I the soldier, or the slave?
Am I the cure, or am I the disease?
Am I the storm or the nice warm breeze?
Am I the one champion declared?
Or lights out, face down, gasping for air?
Time is up, that’s all you got!
Here I come, ready or not!
credits
from Ready or Not,
track released August 31, 2011
Written and performed by Ryan Malloy. Recorded with the assistance of Tyler Bisson.
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