Official sites:
On Bandcamp.com - http://miracleofsound.bandcamp.com
On Escapist magazine - http://www.escapistmagazine.com/profiles/view/MiracleOfSound
On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MiracleOfSound
On Twitter - http://twitter.com/#!/miracleofsound
On YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/miracleofsound
Known interviews:
http://strangera.com/2012/04/05/my-interview-with-miracle-of-sound-eng-version/
http://nightmaremode.net/2011/09/interview-with-gavin-dunne-of-miracle-of-sound-10103/
Payday
Miracle of Sound Lyrics
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Stamped down under boots of the company
Slave spirit, propagate and obey
Trussed up in the hogties of industry
Live to produce
And produce to consume
It's all you know now
As you breathe in the fumes
Still here they go
Selling you the sky and the stars
Always gotta push it too far
Ain't no profit in my pride
You can't put a price on me
Selling you the sky and the stars
Revenue is all that you are
Ain't no profit in my pride
You can't put a price on living free
A little touch of hope
A little touch of hope goes a long way
Spreading colour as we glide upon the greys
A little touch of hope
A little touch of hope goes a long way
Time to hack away your shackles, claim your dues yeah
It's payday
Big fish get the pick the of the pond
Little minnows are crushed into caviar
Greed beckons with the perks of the con
Bask ample in the smoke of a fat cigar
Live to produce
And produce to consume
Feed the supply now
Sulfur in lung
As you breathe in the fumes
Believe the lies
Selling you the sky and the stars
Always gotta push it too far
Ain't no profit in my pride
You can't put a price on me
Selling you the sky and the stars
Revenue is all that you are
Ain't no profit in my pride
You can't put a price on living free
A little touch of hope
A little touch of hope goes a long way
Spreading colour as we glide upon the greys
A little touch of hope
A little touch of hope goes a long way
Time to hack away your shackles, claim your dues yeah
It's payday
Selling you the sky and the stars
Now they gone and pushed you too far
Ain't no profit in my pride
You can't put a price on me
Selling you the sky and the stars
Revenue is all that you are
Ain't no profit in my pride
You can't put a price on living free
In Miracle of Sound's song "Payday," the lyrics paint a picture of a society trapped in the clutches of a corrupt system, where individuals are reduced to mere cogs in a profit-driven machine. The opening lines depict a bleak and decaying environment, symbolizing the decay and dehumanization that comes with being part of the system. The use of words like "rank alleys" and the imagery of being "trussed up in the hogties of industry" evoke a sense of confinement and oppression.
The chorus highlights the exploitation and manipulation faced by those within the system. The repetition of "Selling you the sky and the stars" emphasizes the false promises and empty dreams being sold to the people. It reflects the way society is constantly pushed to consume more and more, prioritizing revenue over personal values and freedom. The lyrics express a defiant stance against this manipulation and emphasize that one's pride and freedom cannot be commodified.
Amidst the bleakness, there is a glimmer of hope offered in the refrain, which encourages individuals to find strength and liberation. The idea of a "little touch of hope" signifies the power of even small moments of inspiration to bring color and joy to an otherwise grey existence. The song suggests that it is time to break free from the shackles imposed by the system, claiming what is rightfully due and asserting one's individuality.
Overall, "Payday" is a critique of the dehumanization and exploitation perpetuated by a profit-driven society. It calls for individuals to reclaim their freedom, reject the lies and false promises, and find hope in the pursuit of a more fulfilling and authentic life.
Line by Line Meaning
Rank alleys with a stink of decay
Narrow and neglected streets filled with the unpleasant odor of decline
Stamped down under boots of the company
Tightly controlled and oppressed by the dominant corporation
Slave spirit, propagate and obey
Suppressing individuality and forcing compliance to the system
Trussed up in the hogties of industry
Restrained and constrained by the chains of the capitalist machine
Live to produce
Exist solely to create and generate output
And produce to consume
Generate goods only to consume them in return
It's all you know now
This endless cycle is your sole understanding
Sulfur in lung
Breathing in poisonous fumes and toxins
As you breathe in the fumes
Inhaling the harmful emissions
Still here they go
Continuing to exploit and deceive
Selling you the sky and the stars
Promising you unreachable dreams and false hopes
Always gotta push it too far
Consistently crossing the line and going beyond reasonable limits
Ain't no profit in my pride
My dignity and self-worth are not for sale
You can't put a price on me
I cannot be valued or bought
Revenue is all that you are
Your existence is reduced to a source of income
A little touch of hope
A small amount of optimism and possibility
A little touch of hope goes a long way
Even a small glimmer of hope can have a significant impact
Spreading colour as we glide upon the greys
Bringing vibrancy and life to the dull and monotonous
Time to hack away your shackles, claim your dues yeah
It's time to break free from your restraints and demand what you deserve
Big fish get the pick the of the pond
Those in power get to choose the best opportunities and advantages
Little minnows are crushed into caviar
The small and insignificant are exploited and sacrificed for the benefit of the elite
Greed beckons with the perks of the con
The insatiable desire for wealth and power entices with deceptive advantages
Bask ample in the smoke of a fat cigar
Luxuriating in the indulgences and vices of the wealthy
Feed the supply now
Continuously fueling the demand for products and services
Believe the lies
Accepting and trusting in the deceitful narratives presented
Now they gone and pushed you too far
They have finally exceeded the limits and provoked your resistance
You can't put a price on living free
True freedom cannot be bought or quantified
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Sentric Music
Written by: Gavin Dunne
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
miracleofsound
Hey lovelies, enjoy this bluesy little number inspired by Outer Worlds!
Don't forget you can support my Patreon to put a price on me - er, I mean.... to keep me making music as a living!!! :D
https://www.patreon.com/miracleofsound
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Cymaddict
Beautiful, creative, fun! Great new number Gavin, and I haven't even played the game so no bias there lol.
TeaholicxGamer
miracleofsound I’m aware that it’s an older game, but I’ve always wanted to see what kind of song you’d make about “The Legend of Dragoon”. I also think you’d make something awesome inspired by the “TEKKEN” franchise. I would be interested to see what you would do with them. Either way, keep being awesome, dude! 👊🏻😁
alphakillson
Id love if youd do a song based off jedi fallen order. A star wars song by you would be amazing! Especially with its themes of forgiving the past to look towards the future.
Aelthir Gray
Hey Gav, both Outer Worlds and this magnificent song remind me of Firefly in some odd way. Add this to the fact that line "Can't put a price on me" just goes naturally with "You can't take the sky from me" in my head so... Great song, as usual. Keep it up, good sir :)
Thomas
No, seriously when will game developers recognise our boi? That clip would be an amazing game trailer!
Kevin
@Brigand231 His song Cries of a Dead World was so good the devs made a deal to put it as the official credit song.
Empchi
Wasn't "Take It Back" made in collaboration with BioWare?
MrGoblin1000
When the workers rise up and seize the means of production.