Death & Taxes
The Stanfields Lyrics

Well you strutted in the place with a smirk on your face
You entered confidently with a smile, ready to experience the excitement of the situation.

To get a real big taste of the hustle and flow
You wanted to fully immerse yourself in the fast-paced and competitive environment.

Hustle and flow
Repetition for emphasis on the competitive nature of the environment.

You got a fly whip, the abs, the chicks
You had a flashy car, toned muscles, and attracted the attention of attractive people.

A real big stick and your Head in the sand
You had power and influence but chose to ignore potential consequences.

Head in the sand
Repetition for emphasis on your ignorance of consequences.

Long black tie, bulletproof mojo
You had professional attire and an unbreakable confidence.

Laugh in the field and cry in the dojo
You projected confidence in public but privately had doubts and worries.

A look in your eye and a chip on your shoulder
You appeared confident and had a sense of superiority over others.

Laughing at everyone on the
Implied continuation of the previous line, indicating mockery of those around you.

Rows of names on a mailing list
Multiple people with similar characteristics or experiences.

Chosen game for the wall
A game or challenge where only a select few can succeed.

From a lottery of the oversold and underpaid
People who were undervalued and/or overworked were chosen through a random selection process.

Time for heads to roll
It is time for those who have control and authority to face consequences for their actions.

Slap on the wrist and a
A minimal punishment that does not effectively address the issue at hand.

Tsk tsk tsk
A sound indicating disappointment or disapproval.

But you shared no risk in the penalty-oh
You did not face any significant consequences for your actions.

You dotted the eyes, did it by the book
You followed procedures and protocols carefully and accurately.

But you never found the and you never did solve it
Despite following procedures, you never resolved the underlying issue.

Never did solve it
Repetition for emphasis on the failure to find a solution.

Credit, credit, credit, credit, credit crunch ho!
An economic crisis or downturn affecting the availability of credit.

A notch on the belt and away you go
You found another way to succeed, despite the economic crisis.

Self-made man and company soldier
You achieved success through your own efforts but also followed the rules and standards set by your company or industry.

Taking out everyone of the
Defeating or outranking everyone else in the competition.

Time for heads to roll
Repetition for emphasis on the need for consequences for those in power.

Rows of names on a mailing list
Repetition for emphasis on the large number of people in similar situations.

Chosen game for the wall
Repetition for emphasis on the competitive, selective nature of the situation.

From a lottery of the oversold and underpaid
Repetition for emphasis on the unfairness and inequality in the selection process.

Time for heads to roll
Repetition for emphasis on the need for consequences for those in power.