Oh Boy
Dashboard Madonna Lyrics
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Like a dog on a leash you sit and behave
Tell us you pray
You talk to God and now your saved
The universe don't give a shit about you babe
Flying high
You call your dog Free Enterprise
It don't talk back and that's what you like
Oh dear you left some scars
Oh boy it's such a crime
(Who do you think you are)
Oh dear you wasted all our time
Spin doctors games
A fire starter spitting flames
Another deal gone down, big bonus paid
Corporate crimes
Hiding truth and selling lies
Hey cowboy you are way out of line
Big surprise
It's getting hard to flog free enterprise
The boys upstairs love numbers that rise
Oh boy you've gone far
Oh dear you left some scars
Oh boy it's such a crime
(Who do you think you are)
Oh dear you wasted all our time
The lyrics of Dashboard Madonna's song "Oh Boy" convey a powerful message about the dangers of corporate greed and the way it can harm society. The opening lines introduce the idea that the world is wild, untamed, and in need of control. The comparison to a dog on a leash implies that there are those who believe they have the power to tame and control this world.
The song then mocks those who claim to be righteous and pious by saying they pray and talk to God, claiming to be saved. However, the lyrics suggest that the grand universe doesn't care about these individuals, challenging the idea of their self-importance. The line "Flying high, you call your dog Free Enterprise" criticizes those who prioritize profit and corporate dominance over everything else. They prefer a system that doesn't challenge or question them, just like a dog that doesn't talk back.
Further, the lyrics condemn the spin doctors and fire starters who manipulate the system for personal gain. The mention of hidden truths and selling lies points to the corruption and deceit that often occurs within corporate structures. The line "Hey cowboy, you are way out of line" serves as a direct call-out to those who abuse their power and act without regard for the consequences. The lyrics ultimately express frustration and disappointment in these individuals who prioritize their own gain at the expense of others' time and wellbeing.
Line by Line Meaning
You may say it's a wild world that needs to be tamed
You might argue that the world is chaotic and needs to be controlled
Like a dog on a leash you sit and behave
Just like a obedient dog on a leash, you conform and obey
Tell us you pray
You claim to engage in prayer
You talk to God and now your saved
After speaking to God, you believe you are redeemed
The universe don't give a shit about you babe
In reality, the universe doesn't care about your existence
Flying high
Feeling euphoric and elated
You call your dog Free Enterprise
You refer to your business ventures as 'Free Enterprise'
It don't talk back and that's what you like
Your business doesn't challenge or question you, and that's what you prefer
Oh boy you've gone far
Oh boy, you have achieved great success
Oh dear you left some scars
However, unfortunately, you have left some negative impacts
Oh boy it's such a crime
Oh boy, your actions are truly sinful
(Who do you think you are)
(Who do you believe yourself to be)
Oh dear you wasted all our time
Oh dear, you have squandered our precious time
Spin doctors games
Engaging in manipulative tactics like spin doctors do
A fire starter spitting flames
You ignite conflicts and create chaos with your words
Another deal gone down, big bonus paid
Yet another business deal completed, resulting in a substantial bonus payment
Corporate crimes
Committing illegal activities within the corporate world
Hiding truth and selling lies
Concealing the truth and deceiving others in order to make profit
Hey cowboy you are way out of line
Hey cowboy, your actions have crossed the boundaries of acceptability
Big surprise
Sarcastically expressing that the outcome is not surprising at all
It's getting hard to flog free enterprise
Promoting the idea of 'Free Enterprise' is becoming increasingly challenging
The boys upstairs love numbers that rise
The individuals in power are obsessed with increasing numbers and profits
Oh boy you've gone far
Oh boy, you have achieved significant success
Oh dear you left some scars
However, unfortunately, you have caused some negative consequences
Oh boy it's such a crime
Oh boy, your actions are truly sinful
(Who do you think you are)
(Who do you believe yourself to be)
Oh dear you wasted all our time
Oh dear, you have squandered our precious time
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Helga Pappert, Sascha Carl
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