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The Arrangement
Joni Mitchell
You could have been more
Than a name on the door
On the thirty-third floor in the air
More than a credit card
Swimming pool in the backyard
While you still have the time
You could get away and find
A better life, you know the grind Is so ungrateful
Racing cars, whisky bars
No one cares who you really are
You're the keeper of the cards
Yes I know it gets hard
Keeping the wheels turning
And the wife she keeps the keys
She is so pleased to be
A part of the arrangement
You could have been more
Than a name on the door
On the thirty-third floor in the air
More than a consumer
Lying in some roam trying to die
More than a credit card
Swimming pool in the backyard
You could have been more than a name on the door
You could have been more than a name on the door
You could have been more
You could have been more
You could have been more
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About this Song
The Arrangement by Joni Mitchell is a contemplative song that delves into themes of existential despair, societal expectations, and self-exploration. The lyrics examine the inner conflicts of a person trapped in a materialistic world, questioning their life choices and seeking more meaningful connections. Key moments in the song include the metaphorical use of 'arrangement' to signify societal conventions that confine individual freedom, and the desire to break free from superficial success to find true happiness and fulfillment.
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