Loud and Clear
Joey Calderaio Lyrics
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You hear them loud and clear
They're telling you you won't be happy
It's on your cell phone screen
All over your TV
Without success you won't be happy
Can't fit the dress without the perfect figure
Can't afford wealth without at least six figures
You'll be paying off your loans
So much debt could cause a threat
Barely making your way by to work a sweat
Then you'll work until you're old
Break your back to make a stack
Then retire for awhile and just like that
So now you realize
That you spent half your life
Just trying to make ends meet
Your time is ticking out
There must be something else
To make you feel so complete
It's never too late, so if you like changing
There's always room to be written in the pages
This is your book, it's up to you to be creative
You'll be paying off your loans
So much debt could cause a threat
Barely making your way by to work a sweat
Then you'll work until you're old
Break your back to make a stack
Then retire for awhile and just like that
There's voices in your ear
You hear them loud and clear
They're telling you you won't be happy, woah
It's on your cell phone screen
All over your TV
Without success you won't be happy
Can't fit the dress without the perfect figure
Can't afford wealth without at least six figures
If thats success won't you let me paint the picture
You'll be paying off your loans
So much debt could cause a threat
Barely making your way by to work a sweat
Then you'll work until you're old
Break your back to make a stack
Then retire for awhile and just like that
You'll be paying off your loans
So much debt could cause a threat
Barely making your way by to work a sweat
Then you'll work until you're old
Break your back to make a stack
Then retire for awhile and just like that
The lyrics of Joey Calderaio's song "Loud and Clear" convey the pressure and influence that society and the media exert on individuals, dictating what success and happiness should look like. The song begins by highlighting the presence of these voices, metaphorically representing the constant messages and expectations bombarding people's lives. Whether through conversations or technology (cell phone screens, TV), these voices assert that true happiness can only be achieved through certain criteria of success.
The lyrics emphasize the societal standards that define success, suggesting that a perfect figure is necessary for fitting into a dress and at least six figures of wealth are required to feel accomplished. The artist questions this definition of success, implying that it may not lead to genuine fulfillment. The idea of paying off loans and working tirelessly just to make ends meet is presented, and it is implied that this cycle continues until old age, with only temporary breaks for retirement.
However, the song takes a turn in the second half, emphasizing that it is never too late to change and find true happiness. The individual is encouraged to become the author of their own story, to be creative and carve their own path. The voices in the ear may be loud and clear, but the song suggests that they can be ignored or redirected. The lyrics ultimately question the conventional notions of success and happiness, inspiring listeners to seek their own definition beyond societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
There's voices in your ear
You are constantly influenced by external voices
You hear them loud and clear
You cannot ignore or avoid these voices
They're telling you you won't be happy
These voices are convincing you that you cannot achieve happiness
It's on your cell phone screen
The messages of unhappiness are constantly displayed on your phone
All over your TV
The messages of unhappiness are constantly broadcasted on TV
Without success you won't be happy
The voices claim that happiness is unattainable without achieving success
Can't fit the dress without the perfect figure
You believe that you cannot wear certain clothes without having the perfect body shape
Can't afford wealth without at least six figures
You believe that you cannot attain wealth unless you earn a six-figure income
If thats success won't you let me paint the picture
The voices challenge your notion of success, suggesting there are other ways to define it
You'll be paying off your loans
You will spend a significant amount of time repaying debts
So much debt could cause a threat
The burden of debt poses a potential danger to your financial stability
Barely making your way by to work a sweat
You struggle to make a living and work hard for it
Then you'll work until you're old
You will be laboring until an advanced age
Break your back to make a stack
You exert significant effort to accumulate wealth
Then retire for awhile and just like that
Afterward, you may retire briefly, but it passes quickly
So now you realize
At this point, you come to understand
That you spent half your life
You realize that you have wasted a significant portion of your life
Just trying to make ends meet
Your primary goal was simply to cover your basic needs
Your time is ticking out
You recognize that your time is running out
There must be something else
You believe there must be another way to find fulfillment
To make you feel so complete
To achieve a sense of true contentment
It's never too late, so if you like changing
There is always an opportunity for change, regardless of your age
There's always room to be written in the pages
Your life story is not yet complete and can still be shaped
This is your book, it's up to you to be creative
You have the power to author your own narrative and make it unique
You'll be paying off your loans
Debt repayment will continue to be a significant part of your financial journey
So much debt could cause a threat
The weight of debt may jeopardize your financial security
Barely making your way by to work a sweat
You struggle to make a living and exert considerable effort
Then you'll work until you're old
You will labor for a long time until reaching old age
Break your back to make a stack
You will work hard to accumulate wealth
Then retire for awhile and just like that
Afterward, you may briefly retire, but it passes quickly
There's voices in your ear
You continue to be influenced by external voices
You hear them loud and clear
These voices remain clear and impossible to ignore
They're telling you you won't be happy, woah
The voices persistently claim that you cannot achieve happiness
It's on your cell phone screen
The messages of unhappiness continue to display on your phone
All over your TV
The messages of unhappiness continue to be broadcasted on TV
Without success you won't be happy
The voices reiterate that happiness is unattainable without success
Can't fit the dress without the perfect figure
You still believe that you need the ideal body to wear certain clothes
Can't afford wealth without at least six figures
You still believe that a six-figure income is necessary for wealth
If thats success won't you let me paint the picture
The voices continue to challenge your definition of success
You'll be paying off your loans
Debt repayment will remain a significant part of your financial journey
So much debt could cause a threat
The burden of debt could continue to pose a danger
Barely making your way by to work a sweat
You will continue to struggle and work hard to make a living
Then you'll work until you're old
You will continue laboring until reaching old age
Break your back to make a stack
You will continue to exert considerable effort to accumulate wealth
Then retire for awhile and just like that
Afterward, you may take a brief retirement, but it will quickly pass
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Joseph Calderaio
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