Play the Song
Joey Rory Lyrics

It's too fast, it's too slow
The tempo doesn't quite match what we are waiting for

It's too country, too rock and roll
The genre isn't quite right for everyone's taste

It's too happy, to sad, to short, or it's way too long
The mood or length isn't giving everyone what they want

Yeah and it's too bad they don't just Play the song, play the song
It's a real shame they don't just play the music instead of worrying too much about its qualities

Turn it up loud so we all can sing along
Make the volume loud enough that everyone can be heard singing, bringing different yet harmonious sounds

And let the people decide if the music is right or it's wrong
Let the audience be the judge of whether the music is worth listening to, regardless of its technicalities

Man it's a shame, instead of playing the game
The fact that the entertainment industry spends too much time overthinking the release of music is disappointing

It's too Garth, too George Strait
The artist's style isn't what everyone expected, although it might be great to someone else

Too right down the center, too left of the plate
The song doesn't hit the metaphorical mark with its audience

The hook's too weak or the subject matter's way too strong
The catchphrase or the topic is either underwhelming or too much for some listeners

And it's too bad, if you ask me, Our song's gotta be so darn P.C.
In today's world, the craving for political correctness might be overshadowing what's essential for musicians, in essence, to pass intended messages

Play the song, play the song
We're really urging for the music and vibes, not the genre, not the artist or any hidden agendas, just the music only.