Will Work For Food
The Halo Benders Lyrics
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I haven't got one
I need a bed
To lay my soiled head upon
When you've crossed your i's and dot your t's
Maybe you'll have time for me
I need a car
(If nobody knew how)
(Awful the world is)
I need a ride
(Would that make the world)
Across the frozen Amazon
(Any less awful? No)
You look steamy hot but feel
(If nobody knew how)
Cool to the touch
(Awful the world is)
Maybe if you find the time
(Would that make the world)
You'll make out with me
(Any less awful? No)
Desperate me, desperate me
You and me
I need a job
I haven't got one
Ask me all the questions
Tell me everything
Put me to work
("I'm on your side" repeat)
Clearing out your dream
We'll start with Z we'll end with A
I'll do anything Will work for food
Will work for love Will work for food
Will work for you Will work for food
Desperate me
Will work for you
Busy busy bee
The Halo Benders's song "Will Work For Food" is a fun and witty take on desperation and the lengths one can go to in order to make ends meet. The opening lines immediately set the tone of the song: "I need a couch, I haven't got one. I need a bed to lay my soiled head upon." The singer paints a picture of someone who has hit rock bottom and is in dire need of basic necessities.
As the song progresses, the desperation intensifies. The singer expresses a need for a car, a ride, and even a job. The repetition of the line "will work for food" creates a sense of urgency and highlights the singer's willingness to do anything to survive. The playful way in which the song is performed adds an element of humor to the lyrics, but at the same time, it also highlights the harsh realities of poverty.
The song also touches on the idea of relationships and how they can be affected by financial struggles. The line "maybe if you find the time, you'll make out with me" is a tongue-in-cheek way of saying that financial stability can play a significant role in romantic relationships.
Overall, "Will Work For Food" is a clever and lighthearted exploration of the hardships of life. It highlights the importance of basic human needs and the struggles people go through to meet them.
Line by Line Meaning
I need a couch
I require a piece of furniture designed for sitting or reclining upon
I haven't got one
I don't possess that furniture I just mentioned
I need a bed
I need a piece of furniture that is intended to support sleepers
To lay my soiled head upon
So that I can rest my dirty and unkempt head on it
When you've crossed your i's and dot your t's
Once you finish all of the necessary details and paperwork
Maybe you'll have time for me
Perhaps you will have some free time to spare for me afterwards
I need a car
I require an automobile for transportation purposes
(If nobody knew how)
(Assuming no one knew how to drive)
I haven't got one
I do not possess a car myself
(Awful the world is)
(The world is quite terrible)
I need a ride
I require someone willing to transport me
(Would that make the world)
(Would that significantly improve the state of the world)
Across the frozen Amazon
Taking me across the frozen landscape of the Amazon river
(Any less awful? No)
(It would not make the world any less terrible)
You look steamy hot but feel
You may appear attractive or desirable to me, but in reality
Cool to the touch
You are unresponsive or indifferent towards me
Maybe if you find the time
If it's not too much trouble for you
(Would that make the world)
(Would that significantly improve the state of the world)
You'll make out with me
You'll perhaps engage in romantic activities with me
(Any less awful? No)
(It would not make the world any less terrible)
Desperate me, desperate me
I am in a state of desperation or neediness
You and me
We are the only ones left to fend for ourselves
I need a job
I require a position of employment
Ask me all the questions
Feel free to question me about anything relevant to the job
Tell me everything
Provide thorough instructions and details about the job
Put me to work
Assign me tasks to begin my employment
('I'm on your side' repeat)
('I'm here to help' repeated)
Clearing out your dream
Removing any obstacles or difficulties to achieve your goal
We'll start with Z we'll end with A
Taking care of everything from the last item on the list to the first
I'll do anything
I am willing to perform any task needed for the job
Will work for food
I am willing to work in exchange for sustenance
Will work for love
I am willing to work in exchange for affection or romantic interest
Will work for you
I am willing to work for your benefit or needs
Desperate me
I am in a state of desperation or neediness
Busy busy bee
I am hardworking and dedicated to accomplishing the task at hand
Contributed by Callie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.