"Ten Dollars at a Time"
Written/performed by tonypapa
This song is about losing good friends over low amounts of FIAT.
(Picture George Costanza screaming in the air, arms up, fists clenched - "FIAAAATTTT!!!)
What else could I do with my time?
How do I keep fooling my pride?
Dealing with the blind side of life.
Losing friends ten dollars at a time
And what if I said that you were right
I never really put up a fight
I never tried as hard as you did
But any move's legal when you're in it to win.
Why do I wonder how you're doing?
And time drives me to ruin "How are you?"
I hope you've learned a lot by being next to me,
I know I did by you.
I want to disappear and hide
Take what's left of my pride
Now I ask you, " What did I do?"
I never really meant to be rude
Maybe I'll just take what is mine
Maybe I'll give a nickel or a dime
Maybe I'll write you into a book
Maybe I won't give a second look
Why do I wonder how you're doing?
And time drives me to ruin "How are you?"
I hope you've learned a lot by being next to me,
I know I did by you.
I'd like to extend gratitude to the judges and everyone involved putting time and ears into this space. Humbled and happy to be a part of this. MUCH LOVE.
If you like this song here's the Hugeworld version-studio version:
https://tonypapa.bandcamp.com/track/ten-dollars-at-a-time