Online Class
Dev Lemons Lyrics
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For me not getting paid
For all the growing pains
For 20 days of rain
And tell me who's to say
How long this really lasts
'Cause what's the point of being on-time
Well why don't we just sit and relax
'Cause we got all this time on our hands?
There's no need to feel so trapped so
Let's just have some fun
Should we wait for this to fly by when
Time hasn't been slow for awhile?
Dim the lights and lighten up
Let's chill 'til this is done
You won't shut me down
You won't stop me now
Well why don't we just sit and relax
'Cause we got all this time on our hands?
There's no need to feel so trapped so
Let's just have some fun
Should we wait for this to fly by when
Time hasn't been slow for awhile?
Dim the lights and lighten up
Let's chill 'til this is done
In "Online Class," Dev Lemons laments the struggles he faces with online classes in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. He starts by questioning who is to blame for his current struggles: not getting paid, the discomfort of growing pains, and the relentlessness of 20 days of rain. He then asks who is to say how long this will last, as there seems to be no end in sight. Lemons then questions the point of being on time to an online class. He implies that the flexibility of not physically attending classes has left him feeling apathetic towards academic obligations.
The chorus sees Lemons suggesting that instead of waiting for this pandemic to pass, we should all just sit back and relax. He reminds us that we have all the time in the world and there's no need to feel trapped or burdened by online classes. The line "let's chill 'til this is done" conveys the carefree attitude that Lemons is projecting towards his academic responsibilities.
The song is a commentary on the state of education in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. It sheds light on the struggles of students who have had to adjust to virtual learning and the challenges this has posed. It speaks to the lethargy and lack of motivation that many students have faced due to the disruption of in-person learning and the restructuring of syllabi to fit the online learning format.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me who's to blame
Who should I hold accountable for the situation I'm in?
For me not getting paid
I'm not getting paid, and I need to know why.
For all the growing pains
Everything that has been difficult or painful for me to endure.
For 20 days of rain
For a prolonged period of time when it feels like everything is going wrong.
And tell me who's to say
Who has the authority to predict or control what will happen next?
How long this really lasts
I'm not sure how much longer this situation will continue.
'Cause what's the point of being on-time
What's the purpose of being punctual when attending virtual classes?
To online class?
When we don't have an in-person class environment with a set schedule.
Well why don't we just sit and relax
Maybe we should just take a break and unwind.
'Cause we got all this time on our hands?
Since we have a lot of time to ourselves, why not enjoy it?
There's no need to feel so trapped so
We shouldn't feel confined by our circumstances.
Let's just have some fun
Let's make the most of what we have and enjoy ourselves.
Should we wait for this to fly by when
Should we passively wait for this situation to end?
Time hasn't been slow for awhile?
Maybe it's been a long time since we felt like time moved slowly.
Dim the lights and lighten up
Let's create a comfortable and relaxing environment.
Let's chill 'til this is done
Let's relax and take it easy until this situation ends.
You won't shut me down
I'm not going to let my circumstances defeat me.
You won't stop me now
I'm determined to succeed despite the obstacles in my way.
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Written by: Devon Vonder Schmalz
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@tenausly292
LYRICS:
Tell me who's to blame
For me not getting paid
For all the growing pains
For 20 days of rain
And tell me who's to say
How long this really lasts
'Cause what's the point of being on-time
To online class?
Why don't we just sit and relax
'Cause we got all this time on our hands?
There's no need to feel so trapped, so
Let's just have some fun
Should we wait for this to fly by when
Time hasn't been slow for a while?
Dim the lights and lighten up
Let's chill 'til this is done
You won't shut me down
You won't stop me now
Why don't we just sit and relax
'Cause we got all this time on our hands?
There's no need to feel so trapped, so
Let's just have some fun
Should we wait for this to fly by when
Time hasn't been slow for awhile?
Dim the lights and lighten up
Let's chill 'til this is done
@TenaciousSLG
I'm almost 50 and my 16-year-old son introduced me to this song and video months ago. Since then I can't stop listening and watching and coming back to it--both the song and video are so good it's hard to choose one over the other. To me this is just so expressive of what your generation is feeling during this time. And how I would feel if I were young and going through this. (To be fair, I also feel like there's not much point in being late for online work, either, but that's different--I'm an old person so I'm jaded and worn down lol). I hope your generation makes it through all this crap going on in the world and that you end up even stronger for it. I think you will be. Ya'll are the ones with the most potential since "The Greatest Generation" in WWII. And you're kinda being called upon to save the world like they were. No pressure or anything! I have faith in you. This song and this video is proof of why we should. I'm proud of you guys.
@jakobsoto-bauwens8382
Thank you so much!!!! This means the world :-)
@TenaciousSLG
@Jakob Soto-Bauwens ๐
@KA1SZN
this comment :,)
@viktorashistan7207
I thought this was a copy-pasta at first
@TenaciousSLG
@Viktorashi Stan ๐ good one!
@tenausly292
LYRICS:
Tell me who's to blame
For me not getting paid
For all the growing pains
For 20 days of rain
And tell me who's to say
How long this really lasts
'Cause what's the point of being on-time
To online class?
Why don't we just sit and relax
'Cause we got all this time on our hands?
There's no need to feel so trapped, so
Let's just have some fun
Should we wait for this to fly by when
Time hasn't been slow for a while?
Dim the lights and lighten up
Let's chill 'til this is done
You won't shut me down
You won't stop me now
Why don't we just sit and relax
'Cause we got all this time on our hands?
There's no need to feel so trapped, so
Let's just have some fun
Should we wait for this to fly by when
Time hasn't been slow for awhile?
Dim the lights and lighten up
Let's chill 'til this is done
@solluntary
This song is amazing. Cant wait to see the amazing visuals paired with it.
@dev_lemons
Thank you!!
@stangalu1652
the perfect way to make a music video without spending so much money.