Lyrics & Music: Ian McLeish
 

1.
I was trying to get a record on the radio -
When I was twenty-eight, it seemed important, you know;
But radio now, sucks badly and how -
The consultants and the programmers rule;
Every station sounds the same and making money's the game -
You're not an artist but a corporate tool.

2.
Watch the CD prices rising while the cost's going down -
The majors killed the single, tried to push us around;
Now hear them scream with MP3's on the scene -
 Those bawling babies get on my nerves;
They've screwed everyone, they've had their day in the sun -
And now they're getting what they deserve.

Bridge.
The program director says "No way
Don't want to hear no more rock'n'roll today;
Endless ripoffs of the same old song -
When will that new sound come along?"
I'm so tired of waiting, baby, waiting for you -
I'm so tired of waiting, baby, what can I do?
I'm so tired of waiting, baby, waiting for you -
I'm so tired of waiting, oh-oh...

3.
So if you want rich and famous, then you know what to do -
Sell your soul to Popstars - kids will idolize you;
But if music's your thing, then go play and sing -
That simple joy should just be your goal;
Pay no mind to fashion, just play it with passion -
They can't tell you just what's in your own soul -
No they can't tell you just what's in your own soul -
Making music for love - should be your goal.
 
 

Copyright: 1978 Ian McLeish
Published: 1978 McMusic Ltd. CAPAC
Renewed: 1994 Mousehole Music SOCAN
New Lyrics Copyright: 2001 Ian McLeish