Thanks for Your Time
Gotye Lyrics


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You have been placed in a queue
But your call is valuable
It's very valuable
We hope this doesn't inconvenience you
Because you're valuable
You're so very valuable!

If you wish to make a complaint
We can handle it, we're well prepared to handle it
Of course you may have to wait
But that's understandable
Isn't that understandable?

Don't ask me, I just work here man
Don't ask me, I just work here man

(It sounds to me like you need help!)
We're very good to you
I hope you know we're good to you
(Let me put you through to someone else)
They'll know just what to do!
I'm sorry, I can't help you

Don't ask me, I just work here man

Why don't you fill out a form?
We can't get back to you
Of course we can't get back to you
But rest assured, we'll take your comments on board
Your thoughts make change!

Thanks for your time
(Don't ask me, I just work here man)
Thanks for your time
(Don't ask me, I just work here man)
Thanks for your time
(Don't ask me, I just work here man)
Thanks for your time





Let's spend some time togetherâ?¦
We'll save you money!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gotye's song "Thanks for Your Time" are a powerful critique of the modern customer service industry. The song is reminiscent of the frustration felt when contacting customer support, and the feeling of being treated as just another number in the queue. The lyrics begin with an ironic statement, "You have been placed in a queue, but your call is valuable, it's very valuable." This statement highlights the contradiction in the notion that a customer's call is valuable, yet they have to wait in a queue. The lyrics then continue to express that customers are vital to businesses, yet they often feel insignificant and undervalued.


The verses also highlight how customer service operates around handling complaints. The line "If you wish to make a complaint, we can handle it, we're well prepared to handle it," again emphasizes the contradicting nature of the customer service industry. The line, "But that's understandable, isn't that understandable?" is added after telling the customers they might have to wait, imagining that somehow wait times are okay when they are not.


Towards the end of the song, when they suggest filling out a form, the customer is told not to expect a response and to allow thoughts for change, despite leaving him/her feeling unsettled. The repetition of "Thanks for Your Time," especially when coupled with the line "Don't ask me, I just work here, man" encourages the customers to accept the customer service to be unhelpful.


Line by Line Meaning

You have been placed in a queue
Please hold and wait for the next available operator.


But your call is valuable
We appreciate your call and want to assist you as soon as possible.


It's very valuable
Your call is important to us and we value your time.


We hope this doesn't inconvenience you
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.


Because you're valuable
We understand your worth and want to ensure your satisfaction.


You're so very valuable!
We recognize your value and want to help you in any way we can.


If you wish to make a complaint
Please feel free to express any concerns or issues you may have.


We can handle it, we're well prepared to handle it
We are fully equipped to address and resolve any issues or complaints voiced by our customers.


Of course you may have to wait
Please be aware that due to high call volume, there may be a wait time for an available operator.


But that's understandable
We appreciate your understanding and patience in this matter.


Isn't that understandable?
We hope you can see our point of view and understand our procedures.


Don't ask me, I just work here man
Unfortunately, I may not have the authority or ability to address your concern.


(It sounds to me like you need help!)
It seems like you are experiencing an issue that requires assistance.


We're very good to you
We strive to provide excellent customer service and support.


I hope you know we're good to you
We hope our efforts to assist you have been satisfactory.


(Let me put you through to someone else)
I will transfer you to another department or representative who may be better suited to address your concern.


They'll know just what to do!
The next representative will have the necessary skills and expertise to assist you.


I'm sorry, I can't help you
Unfortunately, I may not have the knowledge or resources to address your concern.


Why don't you fill out a form?
Perhaps a written form may be a more effective means of submitting and addressing your concern.


We can't get back to you
Please understand that we may not be able to contact you regarding your submission.


Of course we can't get back to you
We apologize for any inconvenience, but unfortunately, we may not be able to respond to your submission.


But rest assured, we'll take your comments on board
We will take your feedback seriously and strive to improve our services based on your comments.


Your thoughts make change!
Your input is valuable, and we appreciate your willingness to share your thoughts.


Thanks for your time
We thank you for taking the time to contact us and voice your concerns.


(Don't ask me, I just work here man)
I may not have the authority or resources to assist you, but I assure you that your concerns are important to us.


Let's spend some time togetherâ?¦
We would like to work with you to find a solution to your issue.


We'll save you money!
We aim to provide cost-effective services and support to our customers.




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Written by: Walter Andre De Backer

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[Verse 1]
You have been placed in a queue
But your call is valuable, it's very valuable
We hope this does not inconvenience you
(Because you're valuable, you're so very valuable!)

[Verse 2]
If you wish to make a complaint
We can handle it, we're well prepared to handle it
Of course you may have to wait
But that's understandable, isn't that understandable?

[Hook]
Don't ask me, I just work here man
Don't ask me, I just work here man
Don't ask me, I just work here man (Work here man)

[Verse 3, computer voice]
It sounds to me like you need help!
We're very good to you
I hope you know we're good to you
Let me put you through to someone else
They'll know just what to do!
Me, I'm sorry, I can't help you

[Hook]
Don't ask me, I just work here man
Don't ask me, I just work here man
Don't ask me, I just work here man
Don't ask me, I just work here man (Work here man)
Don't ask me, I just work here man
Don't ask me, I just work here man
Oh, don't ask me, I just work here man (I just work here man)

[Skit, female computer voice]
Directory assistance
Hi, could I please speak to Miss...
What name please?
Oh, shit
I'm sorry, I didn't hear that
Just put me through
I'm sorry, yes or no, did you request Melbourne Zoo?
No, you bitch!
Please hold, and an operator will complete your request
S**t

[Verse 4]
Why don't you fill out a form?
We can't get back to you
Of course we can't get back to you
But rest assured, we'll take your comments on board
Your thoughts make change!

[Bridge]
Thanks for your time
Thanks for your time
Thanks for your time
Thanks for your time
Thanks for your time
(Don't ask me, I just work here man)
Thanks for your time
(Don't ask me, I just work here man)
Thanks for your time
(Don't ask me, I just work here man)
Thanks for your time
(Don't ask me, I just work here man)
Thanks for your time
(Don't ask me, I just work here man)
Thanks for your time
(Don't ask me, I just work here man)
Thanks for your time
(Don't ask me, I just work here man)
Thanks for your time
(Don't ask me, I just work here man)

[Outro, commercial jingle by female singer]
Let's spend some time together, we'll save you money



All comments from YouTube:

Shinigami Kitsune

He's a literal musical genius, but most of his music is criminally underrated...

stanisławignacy

Although he got rewarded by having a giant hit, one of the biggest song since 2000. I think that's good achievement :)

Mahna Mahna

@stanisławignacy A blessing and a curse. Now he's "that guy with that song we got sick of because they overplayed it so much." Which obscures so many other great songs he's made.

Unreleased Creativity

Overrated Asf

Morshu Gaming

More like "Criminally unpopular"

Micklenier

@Unreleased Creativity wonder what you consider underated then...

though yes i would probably say overrated (not by a lot though)... still pretty amazing and Gotye should have gotten more attention over the years (other then "Somebody that i used to know")

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Cora Line

all of gotye's stuff is pure gold. he's such an inspirational artist

Lachlan Earl

So true, it is much better than the music people are playing on the radio now

Ian

And underrated

Alexa H

Cora Line your so right!

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