The Bidding
Tally Hall Lyrics

I've been sleeping in a cardboard box
I've been struggling financially and have nowhere to live.

Spending every dollar at the liquor shop
I'm not making the best financial decisions and wasting my money on alcohol.

And even though I know I haven't got a lot
Despite my situation, I still want to give you all the love I can.

I'll try to give you love until the day you drop
I'm committed to loving you unconditionally for as long as I can.

I've been training like a Pavlov dog
I'm eager to please and will do anything to make you happy, like a trained dog.

Let my independence out to take a hike
I'm willing to let go of my own desires and wants to better serve you.

All you got to do is activate my bell
All you have to do is give me the signal, and I'll do whatever it takes to make you happy.

And I'll fetch you anything you like
I'm willing to go above and beyond to give you everything you want.

Going once, going twice
This is an auction, and the bidding is starting.

Every man here has a price
Everyone has a price they're willing to pay for love and companionship.

Over where? Over there, sold
Someone just won the bidding and bought a man's affection.

To not a single lady in here
Unfortunately, none of the women get the chance to win the bidding and earn the man's love.

I've been in like a thousand times
I've dated a lot of women in my life.

Dated every woman in the atmosphere
I've dated a lot of women from all over the world.

I've been to every continent
I've traveled everywhere and experienced everything there is to experience.

Broken all the hearts in every hemisphere
I've had my fair share of heartbreak, and I've also broken a lot of hearts.

And if I'm not the type of guy you like to circumvent
If I'm not your type, that's okay, you don't have to pursue me.

Just remember not to love me when I disa-
Don't fall in love with me only to be disappointed later when I inevitably leave or disappoint you.

I graduated at the top
I'm educated and successful.

I like to take advantage of the bourgeoisie
I enjoy exploiting wealthy people for my own benefit.

So if you have a fantasy of being a queen
If you have a desire to be treated like royalty, I'm the guy who can fulfill that fantasy.

Maybe you should blow a couple bucks on me
If you want me to treat you like a queen, you might have to pay for it.

Won't these gentlemen suffice
There are other men here who might be just as good, if not better than me.

Any here? Any there?
Is anyone else interested in participating in the bidding?

Any motions anywhere?
Is anyone else making a move?

Guess this means we'll go four times a lady
I guess this means we'll have to try again, and hopefully, someone will be successful.

I promise I'll be all you'll need, ever need
I genuinely believe that I can give you everything you want and need.

You'll never have to shop around (don't shop around)
You won't have to go looking for anyone else because I'll satisfy all of your desires.

And I'll give you all you'll ever need, ever need
I'm committed to giving you everything you want and need, forever.

Don't worry I will never let you down, let you down
You can trust me not to disappoint you or let you down.