Cards
Matt Smith Lyrics
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Magnificent
Impressive
So thick, yet so light
The lettering Romalian
The stock it's eggshell white
Don't take chances in the game
It matters what you've tried
Oh baby baby, you're such a card
You make it look oh so easy, when I know it's fucking hard
Oh baby baby, this can't be right
How I love your surfaces, how I love your type
The impression that you made
Thinks that I'm a fake
Is always in your hand
Does he know who I am?
Either Constantia, says nice to see ya
Or Comic Sans
Doesn't shake my hand
In a cooperate coliseum
Everyone that he meets
The crowd calls for a show now
They want to get to know him
My font (is good for) imperial (nice material)
Yours, Times New Roman
I ain't no Willy Loman
Oh baby baby, it's really not that hard
We find that when you get it right, the deals made with a card
Oh baby baby, you're such a card
You make it look oh so easy, when I know it's fucking hard
Oh baby baby, I'll concede the game
You play your hand well today
Soon you'll know my name
The lyrics of Matt Smith's song "Cards" talk about the value of making a good first impression in the corporate world. The first verse is all about the physical appearance of a business card, the importance of its quality, color and font, which shows how much thought and effort one has put into it. The lines "Don't take chances in the game, It matters what you've tried, The question's not what's in it, but what it's printed on" emphasize the idea that a business card serves as a representation of oneself, and can make or break the opportunities to be made in the industry.
The chorus is primarily about the admiration of someone who has mastered the art of creating a quality business card. The repeated use of "Oh baby baby, you're such a card, You make it look oh so easy, when I know it's fucking hard" creates a sense of wonder and awe, as the subject matter seems to be doing something almost magical, causing the singer to wonder how it's done. The second verse paints a picture of a competitive environment, where each individual is trying to make a lasting impression on potential clients. The line "My font (is good for) imperial (nice material), Yours, Times New Roman, I ain't no Willy Loman" indirectly states that the singer's card is better than his competitors, showing his confidence in his work, and also referencing the main character of the play "Death of a Salesman."
Overall, "Cards" is a song that dives deep into the process of creating, presenting, and using business cards, emphasizing the importance of making a remarkable impact on the receiver, and standing out in a competitive environment.
Line by Line Meaning
Holly shit
Exclamation of amazement
Magnificent
Impressive
Impressive
Remarkable or admirable
So thick, yet so light
The paper quality of the card is sturdy but not too heavy
The lettering Romalian
Refers to the font style used on the card
The stock it's eggshell white
The color of the card is off-white or cream-colored
Don't take chances in the game
Be serious and calculated when playing the card game
It matters what you've tried
What you've attempted and accomplished is important
The questions not what's in it, but what it's printed on
The quality of the card and the design is what's important
Oh baby baby, you're such a card
Complimenting the person's ability to play the card game well
You make it look oh so easy, when I know it's fucking hard
Acknowledging that playing the card game is difficult but the person plays it with ease
Oh baby baby, this can't be right
Questioning the perfection of the card and the game being played
How I love your surfaces, how I love your type
Expressing admiration towards the card's design and font style
The impression that you made
The mental image or impact the card makes
Thinks that I'm a fake
Believing that the person playing the game is not genuine
Is always in your hand
The card is consistently played by the opponent
Does he know who I am?
Questioning if the opponent knows the real identity of the person
Either Constantia, says nice to see ya, or Comic Sans
List of font options that the opponent might use on their card
Doesn't shake my hand
The opponent does not offer a handshake after the game
In a cooperate coliseum
Corporate setting where the game is played
Everyone that he meets
All the people the opponent interacts with
The crowd calls for a show now
Audience requesting a performance from the opponent
They want to get to know him
The audience wants to learn more about the opponent
My font (is good for) imperial (nice material)
Pride in one's font choice
Yours, Times New Roman
Comparing one's font to the opponent's font
I ain't no Willy Loman
I am not a failed salesman like the character Willy Loman in 'Death of a Salesman'
Oh baby baby, it's really not that hard
Playing the card game successfully is easier than it seems
We find that when you get it right, the deals made with a card
When playing the game properly, successful deals can be made
Oh baby baby, I'll concede the game
Admitting defeat in the game
You play your hand well today
Acknowledging the opponent's good performance in the game
Soon you'll know my name
Implying that the opponent will know the singer's name and keep an eye out for them in the future
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Scorpion
Hi Matt I like this deck actually a lot I'm glad you reviewed them and showed them on your channel :)
Scorpion
@matt smith Yeah of course no problem
matt smith
Hey thank you for commenting i always like when my subscribers leave feed back
Robert Ball Magician
Wow theseook and sound so sweet.👍👍👍👍
matt smith
Yes sir lol good cards
Cole Strosberg Magic
and number one fan
Cole Strosberg Magic
@matt smith dont worry your doing great your so great at magic (and also editing your videos!)
matt smith
@Cole Strosberg Magic i try man i appreciate that i myself been trying to rework my channel better for views trying to gef people to want to see me performing magic and not just magic ser reviews haha need new editing software amd camera
Cole Strosberg Magic
@matt smith alright thanks so much and keep up the awesome videos you are the person who inspired me to start magic!
matt smith
@Cole Strosberg Magic hey cole i will this video was made before you asked sorry