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Pay Tomorrow
Tim Exile Lyrics
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There's so much to have,
You can have it right now!
So get out the plastic, and promise to
Buy now, pay tomorrow.
We'll all look so fine in the center of town.
We'll wine and we’ll dine 'till we fall to the ground.
'Cause we can pay tomorrow.
Life is such a breeze, we're all so pleased,
It's got no consequences!
Florets indulge our senses and burn it with finances.
In this fulfillment delivered to our front door
After all it's easy: pay tomorrow!
It's all running out on the edge of the town.
We've had a great drought, no food in the ground,
So we'll go to town, and we'll have to
buy now, pay tomorrow.
Hey check out this menu, check out this food.
It looks like that same stuff we sold to that dude,
The one with the checkbook who
Promised to pay tomorrow.
Life is so unfeasible when subject to such nonchalances
When they indulge the senses flashed out to our expenses.
Every day torment delivered to our front door.
If only we could say we'll pay tomorrow!
It's all going down in the center of town.
The circle of promises has come back around.
We're all out of stock, there's nothing to buy now pay tomorrow.
There's nothing to eat, there's nothing to buy.
Don’t mention your dream, it’s just pie in the sky.
Oh, look what it says here in the small print: pay tomorrow!
The lyrics to Tim Exile's song Pay Tomorrow describe the consumerist lifestyle that prioritizes immediate gratification over long-term financial security. The center of town is presented as a place where anything can be bought, and the temptation to indulge in frivolous spending is strong. The ease of obtaining credit is emphasized, as people are encouraged to use their credit cards without thinking about the consequences. There is no sense of responsibility or concern for the future, as the promise to pay tomorrow becomes a mantra.
The second stanza contrasts the carefree lifestyle of those in the center of town with those on the edge of town, who are struggling to survive. The irony is clear – those who are able to pay tomorrow are the ones who are enjoying life, while those who can only pay today are struggling to make ends meet. The small print at the end of the song emphasizes the trap – the promise to pay tomorrow is not without consequences, and those who have indulged in excessive spending will eventually have to face the consequences of their actions.
Overall, the song is a critique of modern consumer culture, which encourages people to indulge in immediate gratification without thinking about the long-term effects. The contrast between those who can pay tomorrow and those who can only pay today highlights the widening gap between the haves and the have-nots, and the need for greater social responsibility.
Line by Line Meaning
It's all going down in the center of town.
The events are unfolding in the main town square.
There's so much to have,
There are many desirable things to acquire.
You can have it right now!
The opportunity to possess is immediate.
So get out the plastic, and promise to
Take out your credit card and commit to
Buy now, pay tomorrow.
Purchasing now on credit, with payment deferred until later.
We'll all look so fine in the center of town.
We will have a great appearance at the main square.
We'll wine and we’ll dine 'till we fall to the ground.
We will indulge in eating and drinking until we collapse.
We'll have a great time,
We will enjoy ourselves immensely.
'Cause we can pay tomorrow.
Because we can postpone payment until a later date.
Life is such a breeze, we're all so pleased,
Life is currently effortless and enjoyable for us all.
It's got no consequences!
Our actions have no negative repercussions.
Florets indulge our senses and burn it with finances.
Flowers/pleasant things gratify our senses and deplete our funds.
In this fulfillment delivered to our front door
We are receiving items that bring pleasure straight to us.
After all it's easy: pay tomorrow!
Since deferring payment is simple, let's purchase on credit now and postpone repayment.
It's all running out on the edge of the town.
Supplies are dwindling at the outskirts of town.
We've had a great drought, no food in the ground,
We have been experiencing a shortage of food due to a lack of crops.
So we'll go to town, and we'll have to
We will head to the main square, where we are compelled to
buy now, pay tomorrow.
Purchase now with no immediate payment required.
Hey check out this menu, check out this food.
Take a look at this restaurant’s menu and dishes.
It looks like that same stuff we sold to that dude,
The items being sold seem to be of the same quality as those previously sold to someone else.
The one with the checkbook who
The individual who had a checkbook, who
Promised to pay tomorrow.
Made a commitment to pay for the purchase at a later date.
Life is so unfeasible when subject to such nonchalances
Life becomes unmanageable when we behave carelessly.
When they indulge the senses flashed out to our expenses.
When we give in to our desires at the cost of our finances.
Every day torment delivered to our front door.
We receive bills and complaints daily.
If only we could say we'll pay tomorrow!
If only we could defer the repayment of our obligations until later.
The circle of promises has come back around.
The promises made have boomeranged back to us.
We're all out of stock, there's nothing to buy now pay tomorrow.
There are no more items available to purchase on credit.
There's nothing to eat, there's nothing to buy.
There is a lack of both food and goods available for purchase.
Don’t mention your dream, it’s just pie in the sky.
Don't discuss your ambitions/ideas, as they are unrealistic and unlikely to happen.
Oh, look what it says here in the small print: pay tomorrow!
There is a disclaimer or condition set out in the small print allowing for deferred payment.
Contributed by Zachary S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.