Test Song
Spoken Intro:
“Make money playing games.”
“Fill out surveys.”
“Write stories.”
“Create AI music.”
“Be an influencer.”
“Monetize everything!”
Somewhere between the fine print and the dream, I’m just trying to make a living.
(Verse 1):
They say, “Here’s your chance, just give it a try.”
“Upload a song, let your dreams earn you income.”
But the truth is, I’m still reading all the legal lines,
Wondering where the money ends and the disclaimers hide.
(Pre-Chorus):
Gas keeps getting pricey
Groceries getting dicey
Rent is due
Guess I’m eating ramen again
Everything’s going up, up, up…
But my bank account’s going down, down, down….
[Ding notification]
Dam, does that say over drawn?
So…
(Chorus):
This is my test song
How does this work?
Just trying to survive
Till payday comes back around
(Verse 2):
My friends are divided.
“It’s taking jobs!” one side cries.
“It’s opening doors!” the other replies.
As for me, I’m somewhere in between…
Just hoping this helps keep the lights on.
Everyone is fighting online like they have all the answers.
While I’m at Walmart…
[Spoken]:
Maybe this can help me pay for cheese?
[piano]
(Chorus):
This is my test song
How does this work?
Just trying to survive
Till payday comes back around
(Verse 3)
We’ve all been there, trapped on job boards, rewriting your résumé repeatedly only to receive the disheartening response,
“Unfortunately, we’ve decided to move forward in another direction.”
No bachelor’s degree, no three year experience
Just two trade schools, and a damn disability, trying to work from home
[spoken]
Is it bad that I’m starting to miss Covid? When we had to work in our pajamas instead of uniforms?
(Verse 4)
Are those my bills… or the Leaning Tower of Pisa?
I’m not looking for short cut, no cheat code. But a moment of financial stress relief.
(Pre-Chorus)
Gas keeps getting pricey
Groceries getting dicey
Rent is due
Guess I’m eating ramen again
Everything’s going up, up, up…
But my bank account is going down, down, down….
Wait did they just cut my hours?
Again?
What The!-
[ Record scratch sound]
[electric violin and piano, high octaves]
(Pause)
[Sigh]
So….
(Chorus)
This is my test song
How does this work?
Just trying to survive
Till payday comes back around
(Verse 5)
Not a music attorney, yet I’m looking over every term and condition.
Checking expiration dates in my fridge.
Hey Google…
[spoken]
How long does Greek yogurt last passed the best by date?
The economy is far from thriving, waving work hours goodbye. Layoffs to AI are soaring,
leaving us wondering
What the hell do we do now?
Trust me, you don’t want me driving your Uber.
[piano]
I have no answers, only a few ideas that only lead to more questions.
[Spoken]
How do I even produce a song?
Are there YouTube tutorials on this?
So…
(Chorus)
This is my test song!
How the hell does this work?
Just trying to survive,
So add this to your playlist.
Seriously, please.
Then maybe I can buy some cheese.
