Choice
The Blow Monkeys feat Sylvia Tella Lyrics

When you talk about choice
The song begins with a criticism of people discussing choice.

As if it's something we were born with
The song points out that some people boast about being born with the ability to make choices, while others are not.

This choice is for some but not for everyone
The song states that having a choice is not universal and is only available to some people.

And the way you talk about money
The song critiques the way people speak about money.

Like it's the currency of faith then cast aside
The song suggests that money is treated like a religious sacrament, but ultimately it leaves many people behind.

Those who never make the grade
The song implies that the people who are excluded from this monetary system are the ones who can't meet high standards.

In the back of my mind, there's a home for everyone
The song holds an optimistic view that everyone can find a place where they belong.

But in the cold light of day, it's a grim reality
However, the song acknowledges that in reality, many people are left without a home.

You talk about freedom but I just don't understand
The song critiques the way people speak about freedom and how it can be an abstract concept.

The castle that you've built is made out of sand
The song likens the concept of freedom to a castle built out of sand; it looks imposing but it is not as solid as it seems.

And the goods you sell are the ones we already own
The song suggests that people are sold things they already have or that are not worth buying.

And the lies you tell to build, you sacred home
The song accuses people of lying to get what they want.

It's a common misconceptions
The song suggests that certain ideas are widely held but are not necessarily true.

They call single minded strength, I say it's just
The song critiques the idea that focus and determination are always admirable traits.

Too easy to divide the us from them
The song suggests that certain people use divisive tactics to separate themselves from others.

Let's talk about it, it's your choice
The song challenges people to discuss these ideas and how they relate to personal choice.

Well, there's no choice at all people
Despite the importance of choice, the song acknowledges that it is not always present.

It's you choice, no, no, no, no, no
The song emphasizes that personal choice is not always a real option.

It's you choice, well, there's no choice at all
The song repeats the idea that choice is not universal and is not always a real option.

Let's talk about hate 'cause it's something
The song shifts to discussing hate and how it is used.

That you thrive on, conquer and divide
The song suggests that some people benefit from creating conflict.

Get on your bike and ride, is it such a disease?
The song critiques the way we promote individualism even when it creates problems for society.

It's something we all suffer from
The song emphasizes that everyone experiences hate in some way.

You think it's heaven sent but it don't pay the rent
The song critiques the way some people try to justify or glorify hate even though it doesn't really accomplish anything.

The way you talk about love like it's something you invented
The song critiques the way we speak about love in grandiose terms and how it can become a cliché.

But the only love you know is the one that makes the dough
The song suggests that people who talk about love often do so because they have personal interests at stake.

With the 28 clauses and your market forces
The song critiques the way businesses use legal language to manipulate people.

You only benefit but you showing [unverified] baby
The song suggests that businesses only care about their own gain and don't care about the people they sell to.

Shodee do da do, da do dado, yeah
The song ends with nonsense syllables that do not have a particular meaning.

Da do dodo, da do dado
The song ends by repeating the same nonsense syllables.