Ten Year Plan
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Well, trust little you to take it to the level You want but don't understand
Back up the truck Joe, wheel out those excuses
You don't wanna dirty your hands
Napoleon complex, lower than low
High enough to think you can try
Over the side, the ship goes down
I'm still around to testify
So bring on the Sturm and Drang
I just wanna get drunk and headbang
So much for the ten year plan
You're just another company man

Well I must admit, some mornings when it hits
I don't wanna do it my way
I see you and your worthless crew
Fighting to get on the runway
Dizzy, dizzy heights, terrifying lows
Don't look around just climb
I'll see you later when you come back to me
'Cause everybody gets a little Judas sometimes

So here is the Sturm and Drang
I just wanna get drunk and headbang
So much for the ten year plan
You're just another company man

Well, trust little you to take it to a level
You want but don't understand
Back up the truck Joe, wheel out those excuses
You don't wanna dirty your hands
Cause you can't so bring on the Sturm and Drang
I just wanna get drunk and headbang
So much for the ten year plan
So much for the ten year plan
So much for the ten year plan
You're just another company man





You're just another company man
You're just another company man, man, man, man, man

Overall Meaning

The first verse of "Ten Year Plan" by Therapy? confronts an individual who is trying to avoid responsibility for their actions by making excuses and relying on others to do their dirty work. The lyrics use a metaphor of a ship sinking and being abandoned by its crew, with the vocalist stating that they are still around to testify about what happened. The second verse goes on to describe a situation in which someone is trying to push themselves to achieve ambitious goals, but is experiencing both high and low points on their journey to success. The chorus of the song is a call to let loose and have fun, with the vocalist declaring that they just want to get drunk and headbang.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, trust little you to take it to the level You want but don't understand
You are someone who wants something but doesn't understand the situation or the level of commitment required.


Back up the truck Joe, wheel out those excuses
Don't make excuses, just do what you need to do to get it done.


You don't wanna dirty your hands
You are afraid of getting your hands dirty, and are not willing to put in the necessary work.


Napoleon complex, lower than low
You have a complex about your height, and are insecure about it, which affects your behavior and actions.


High enough to think you can try
You are confident enough to try, but may not have the knowledge or skills to succeed.


Over the side, the ship goes down
When things go wrong, they can quickly spin out of control and lead to disaster.


I'm still around to testify
I will be there to witness and speak about what happened, even if it doesn't turn out well.


So bring on the Sturm and Drang
Let's face the chaos and turmoil that comes with life.


I just wanna get drunk and headbang
I want to forget about my problems and just have a good time.


So much for the ten year plan
The plan we had for the next ten years is now ruined or unachievable.


You're just another company man
You are someone who follows the rules and doesn't challenge authority, even if it means sacrificing your own goals and values.


Well I must admit, some mornings when it hits
I have to confess that sometimes, when faced with difficulties, I feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next.


I see you and your worthless crew
I see that you are surrounded by people who are unproductive and unhelpful.


Fighting to get on the runway
You are struggling to get your plan off the ground and make progress.


Dizzy, dizzy heights, terrifying lows
There are times when you experience great success, but also times when you face difficult challenges.


Don't look around just climb
Don't be distracted by what others are doing, just focus on your own goals and keep moving forward.


I'll see you later when you come back to me
When things don't work out as planned, you will come back and seek my help or advice.


'Cause everybody gets a little Judas sometimes
Everyone makes mistakes or betrays someone at some point in their life.


You can't so bring on the Sturm and Drang
You may not have the ability or strength to face challenges, but we will face them anyway.


So much for the ten year plan
Our ten year plan has failed or is no longer possible.


You're just another company man
You are not committed to your own goals or values, and are willing to follow others when necessary.


You're just another company man, man, man, man, man
You are a follower, not a leader, and are willing to sacrifice your own interests for the sake of the company.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: ANDREW CAIRNS, GRAHAM HOPKINS, MARTIN MCCARRICK, MICHAEL ROBERT MCKEEGAN

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