Fine Print
F.Y.P Lyrics
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But they don′t even know me
Alls they want is my fuckin money
I guess they want to own me
"Customer's always right"
That′s what they tell say
But the salesmen always comes off like they know everything
I wanna kill that very fine print
They wanna buy your soul
Don't let em eat you whole
And don't ever let them make you believe
That life is just a beer commercial
Cos they never show that fucked up face
Puking all over the place
They leave the party of course theyre fine
Cos commercial lifes can hold theyre liquor
That soft caressing voice behind the screen makes me puke
I don′t give a shit if air jordan wears pump up sneakers
And frosted flakes aren′t gonna bring out the tiger in me
Get kids to memorize
But they're only hypnotized
I don′t want they're glamour and i don′t want they're lies
You say it′s fair play
And that it's the american way
But this ain't no board game or just maybe it is
So i guess your the winner.
The song "Fine Print" by F.Y.P is a commentary on the deceptive nature of consumerism and commercialism. The lyrics point out how corporations claim to care about their customers but at the end of the day, all they want is their money. The phrase "customer's always right" is used as a tool to manipulate consumers into thinking that they are in control, but in reality, the salesmen and corporations know more and just want to exploit the customers. The very fine print mentioned in the lyrics is a reference to the terms and conditions that nobody reads, and how these are deliberately made difficult to understand so that corporations can get away with not being transparent.
In the chorus, the lyrics describe how these companies are trying to buy your soul and eat you whole. The song warns listeners to not believe that life is like a beer commercial, as the advertisements never show the negative effects of alcohol. There is a particular disgust for the soft, caressing voice that is often used in commercials to try and sell products. The singer does not want to be hypnotized by their glamour and lies, and states that this is not a game, although it may seem like it. The song ends with the acknowledgement that the corporations are the winners in this game, but not without criticism of the system.
Overall, "Fine Print" can be interpreted as an indictment of consumer culture and a call for individuals to be wary of the messages that corporations are broadcasting. The song is a reminder that the media is not always truthful and that we should take everything we see with a grain of salt.
Line by Line Meaning
This commercial says they care
Advertisements portray themselves as caring, although they don't have a personal relationship with the consumer.
But they don't even know me
Advertisements are targeted at the masses, not at individuals.
Alls they want is my fuckin money
Advertisements aim to get the consumer's money and are solely profit-driven.
I guess they want to own me
Advertisements aim to control the consumer by influencing their decisions and behavior.
"Customer's always right"
Advertisements claim that the consumer is in control, but in reality, companies have the upper hand.
That's what they tell say
Advertisements try to emphasize customer satisfaction to win over the consumers.
But the salesmen always comes off like they know everything
Advertisements create an image of salespeople who are overconfident and all-knowing, trying to persuade the customer.
I wanna kill that very fine print
The 'fine print' or the hidden terms and conditions in advertisements that exploit the customers, enrage the listener.
I wanna destroy them for stealing every cent
Advertisements want to deceive and cheat people out of their money by hiding information or manipulating the terms and conditions.
They wanna buy your soul
Advertisements have the power to persuade people into doing things they otherwise wouldn't, as if they were buying your soul.
Don't let em eat you whole
Advertisements try to control and consume people wholly, implying that people should remain cautious and not let themselves fall prey.
And don't ever let them make you believe
Advertisements try to enforce fake and false beliefs that don't align with the reality of the situation or the customer.
That life is just a beer commercial
Advertisements provide people with false notions about how life should be, creating a fake world that is unrealistic and far from the truth.
Cos they never show that fucked up face
Advertisements hide the consequences of indulging in their products or brands; instead, they showcase only positive images in their ads.
Puking all over the place
Advertisements intentionally hide the negative impacts of their products, such as puking or vomiting.
They leave the party of course theyre fine
Advertisements portray a party lifestyle by showing people having fun with their products; however, there's always a negative side that they don't show.
Cos commercial lifes can hold theyre liquor
Advertisements tend to showcase a good life where people consume their products but isn't slowed down or impaired by it.
That soft caressing voice behind the screen makes me puke
Advertisements try to seduce their potential customers with a soothing voice or tone, but the deceptive nature of it makes the listener feel unwell.
I don't give a shit if air jordan wears pump up sneakers
Advertisements try to tempt people with celebrities or popular figures that have nothing to do with their products or services.
And frosted flakes aren't gonna bring out the tiger in me
Advertisements over-promise benefits of their products, like making people feel more lively and active in this case, which is unrealistic.
Get kids to memorize
Advertisements prey on the innocence and naivety of children to force their brand preferences on them from an early age.
But they're only hypnotized
Advertisements are trying to hypnotize children and influence them to memorize their brands, creating lifelong customers.
I don't want they're glamour and i don't want they're lies
Advertisements try to create an image of glamour and luxury associated with their brands. However, they sell false promises and are not to be trusted.
You say it's fair play
Advertisements try to create an image of ethical behavior, attempting to portray themselves as being fair and playing by the rules.
And that it's the american way
Advertisements try to label their behavior as an acceptable American practice, making it seem normal and justified to follow their lead.
But this ain't no board game or just maybe it is
Advertisements have made it seem like a game, where the aim is to make money and win customers over, even though it's not comparable at all to a board game.
So i guess your the winner.
Advertisements claim to be the winner, as they can deceive and manipulate people into believing anything they want, making more profits while the customer remains the loser.
Contributed by Samuel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.