Ladies and Gentlemen
Days of Worth Lyrics
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And there's no reservation made for anybody else.
It's a beautiful reflection with the ugliest disguise,
Feeding you the promise that tonight may be the night.
And it takes you higher,
It spoon-feeds you life,
It makes you feel like you're alive.
But Saturday night comes
And ladies and gentlemen
Do this deal with no protection
(and it's a damn-deal done sometimes),
It's like divine intervention
With a violent borderline.
And it's when this vicious circle
Becomes your learning curve,
That your poor consideration
Will strike the rawest nerve...
And it's so much harder
Than you'll ever know
To resist this social undertow.
And as our conversation
Fades into background music,
I owe you nothing.
This is a weekly cycle,
This is a social ritual;
I owe you nothing.
I give you what you came for,
So as I take advantage
I owe you nothing.
And as I step outside
Into the waiting taxi,
I owe you nothing.
The song "Ladies and Gentlemen" by Days of Worth is a commentary on the nightlife scene and the cycle of excess that often accompanies it. The lyrics of the song open with the line "There's no dedication, this one goes out to myself," indicating a singular focus and an attitude of self-indulgence. The singer asserts that there is "no reservation made for anybody else," reinforcing the idea that this experience is solely for their own benefit.
The song then goes on to describe the allure of the party scene, the way it "feeds you the promise that tonight may be the night" and "takes you higher" and "makes you feel like you're alive." The experience is addictive and all-consuming, with the singer admitting that they sometimes feel "down low" but looking forward to Saturday night.
However, there is a darker side to this lifestyle, as exemplified by lines such as "Do this deal with no protection" and "It's like divine intervention with a violent borderline." The party scene is depicted as a vicious circle, a learning curve that often comes at a high cost. The song hints at the consequences of these choices, such as raw nerves and resistance toward social expectations.
Despite these warnings, the song acknowledges the power of the social undertow and the pressure to conform. The singer sings, "And it's so much harder than you'll ever know to resist this social undertow." Ultimately, however, the song resolves with the assertion that "I owe you nothing," a reminder that each person is responsible for their own choices and the consequences that follow.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no dedication, this one goes out to myself
The song is not dedicated to anyone else, it's for the artist's personal satisfaction
And there's no reservation made for anybody else
No one else is included in this song or its message
It's a beautiful reflection with the ugliest disguise
The song may seem positive, but it has underlying negative aspects
Feeding you the promise that tonight may be the night
The song is hyping up the idea that tonight might be a transformative experience
And it takes you higher
The song has a euphoric effect on listeners
It spoon-feeds you life
The song has a way of controlling and directing listeners' emotions
It makes you feel like you're alive
The song creates the illusion of being alive and present in the moment
Sometimes I'm down low, But Saturday night comes And ladies and gentlemen
The artist may sometimes feel down, but on Saturday nights, they put on a show
Do this deal with no protection (and it's a damn-deal done sometimes)
Taking risks without consideration of the consequences can lead to negative outcomes
It's like divine intervention With a violent borderline
The reckless behavior is like a blessing and a curse
And it's when this vicious circle Becomes your learning curve
Making the same mistakes over and over can be seen as a learning experience
That your poor consideration Will strike the rawest nerve...
Being careless can lead to painful outcomes
And it's so much harder Than you'll ever know To resist this social undertow
Fighting against the pull of social norms and expectations is difficult
And as our conversation Fades into background music, I owe you nothing
The artist does not feel obligated to maintain a relationship beyond a single interaction
This is a weekly cycle, This is a social ritual; I owe you nothing
The artist is working within the confines of a routine and owes nothing beyond that
I give you what you came for, So as I take advantage I owe you nothing
The artist is meeting listener expectations, but also utilizing the situation for their own benefit
And as I step outside Into the waiting taxi, I owe you nothing
The interaction ends as soon as the artist leaves the venue, with no strings attached
Contributed by Adrian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
albert walton
There will never be another group as good as the Rolling Stones ever
gordeaux d
@alvaro Santiago TBTBTBTBTBTBTBTBTBTBTB
alvaro Santiago
@gordeaux d rsrsrsrsrsrsrs
gordeaux d
Right, other than the Beatles, who were clearly better. Love the Rolling Stones.
Paul Dinardo
I fully agree. One of a kind they are. Jagger the king
Bobby Bosche
Fuck the other groups. This is all I need
Max Munzert
For some reason watching Rolling Stones concerts from around this time makes so emotional and just feels like coming home and it reminds me life can still sometimes be beautiful
Sammillex
Absolutely feeling the same emotions! ❤️
Harshdeep Arya
trueee
rollingstone
im right with you max, this is just some beautiful shit that hits right in the soul