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Joe was a dishwasher in old Jackson City
Lenny was a cook in Santa Fe
Mickey ran the numbers for a friend in Nevada
and I’m getting fatter every day

Might as well get back to my music, to my music
Might as well get back, get back Ted

He played the big street for a while here in New York
Frank will find a place for you to stay
Denny ran a topless joint in the City of the Angels
And I’m getting fatter every day

Might as well get back to my music, to my music
Might as well get back, get back Cat, get back John

Well, he’s a genius everybody knows a BS
Artie’s pushing eggbeaters and trays
Mike and Gary, Allen, Mark, they all think they’re the heavies
But it’s me who’s fatter every day

Might as well get back to my music, to my music

Might as well get back, get back Ted
Get back John, get back Mike

Overall Meaning

The song "Music" by Good is a reflection on the lives of ordinary people who pursue their dreams in the face of adversity. The lyrics tell the stories of different characters who are trying to make a living while holding onto their passion for music. Joe, Lenny, and Mickey are mentioned as people who have made certain choices in their lives to survive but are still true to their art of music. The repetition of the phrase "and I’m getting fatter every day" is a metaphor that illustrates the burden of daily life that sometimes hampers the pursuit of one's dreams.

The chorus "Might as well get back to my music, to my music. Might as well get back, get back Ted" is a call to action, reminding the characters and the listeners that music is the only constant in their lives. The names that are mentioned - Ted, Cat, John, Mike - are possibly people who are related to the music industry or fellow musicians that the singer knows. The end of the lyrics mentioning Artie, Mike, Gary, Allen, and Mark signify that everyone else is focused on their own pursuits, but the singer wants to keep themselves focused only on their music.

Overall, the song can be interpreted as an anthem for anyone who dreams of making a living through their passion for music, regardless of their present circumstances.

Line by Line Meaning

Joe was a dishwasher in old Jackson City
Joe once worked as a dishwasher in Jackson City

Lenny was a cook in Santa Fe
Lenny held the job of a cook in Santa Fe

Mickey ran the numbers for a friend in Nevada
Mickey used to work as a number runner for a friend in Nevada

and I’m getting fatter every day
The artist is gaining weight on a regular basis

Might as well get back to my music, to my music
It's probably best for me to return to my music

Might as well get back, get back Ted
Addressed to Ted, the singer should return to what he was doing

He played the big street for a while here in New York
He performed on the busy street in New York for a short time

Frank will find a place for you to stay
Frank will assist in accommodations for you

Denny ran a topless joint in the City of Angels
Denny managed a nightspot with topless entertainment in Los Angeles

And I’m getting fatter every day
The artist is continuing to gain weight

Might as well get back to my music, to my music
It's best to return to what the singer knows best, making music

Might as well get back, get back Cat, get back John
The artist wants Cat and John to join in to work their craft again

Well, he’s a genius everybody knows a BS
A person may have abilities, but they may also talk too much

Artie’s pushing eggbeaters and trays
Artie is selling kitchen tools such as eggbeaters and trays

Mike and Gary, Allen, Mark, they all think they’re the heavies
Mike, Gary, Allen, and Mark all believe that they are the most important and influential people

But it’s me who’s fatter every day
The artist is continuously gaining weight despite others' success

Might as well get back to my music, to my music
It's better for the artist to return to his passion of creating music

Might as well get back, get back Ted
Ted should come and get back to what they used to do

Get back John, get back Mike
John and Mike should also return so that everyone can continue working together

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTHONY MARCHELLO

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