'Don't Quit Your Day Job' (Tiny Desk Contest Submission)

I'm submitting a song to the Tiny Desk Contest about submitting a song to the Tiny Desk Contest.

STUDIO VERSION

LYRICS:

I'm just another singer-songwriter.
Raging. Navel gazing.
Angry belly buttons don't impress.
Yet all my friends every year this time be saying:
“Ain't you gonna enter Tiny Desk?"

I try so hard but also not hard enough.
Maybe I should pray to God.
Help me shoot my shot, shoot my shot.
Give it everything I got.
The Lord says: “Do not quit your day job.”

I'm just another songwriter
Who thinks he's clever going meta
But four of me is kinda grotesque.
Four of me surely ain't fo’ mo’ times betta.
Is it more enough for Tiny Desk?

I try so hard but also not hard enough.
Maybe I should pray to God.
Lord, help me shoot my shot, shoot my shot.
Give it everything I got.
The Lord says: “Do not quit your day job.”

The Lord gives and he taketh away.
And he taketh away.
Blessed be thy name. Be thy name.
This is what the Lord says:

“Mic check one, mic check check,
Buggy, check your ego behind that tiny desk.
You got the nerve to compare your day job to Job’s distress?
Regret sucks when it comes with success!
You wanna retire by the loophole of five-four and
join that FIRE community gang.
But be wary of them backyard gold burying libertarian contrarians
Seeking immunity from everythang.
Seeking actions without consequence. Acting with impunity.
Equality ain't equity ain't equal opportunity.
They quote the dreams of a King without fail
Cuz they ain't never heard of no letter from no Birmingham jail.
Actin’ a fool like Atticus in Act Two,
Seeking Tom Robinson's acquittal
While getting paid 15 million dollars a year
To tell all y’all to shutup and dribble.
So stand yo' ass up!
Summon your ancestors' fortitude.
Put your back and your whole ass into it,
Cuz baby you still gots work to do.”

I try so hard but also not hard enough.
I try so hard but also not hard enough.
I’m trying and trying and trying and trying and crying and crying.

So I’m shouting up to the heavens
I ain't trying to betray God.
So I’m shouting up to the heavens
Cuz I’m kinda trying to sway God.
Turnin' it up to eleven.
The Lord got slay goals for his slay squad.
And he shouts down his eleventh commandment:

"Thou shalt not quit thy day job."

[robslater]

Prince, Gil Scott Heron, and Lawrence Ferlinghetti are gone, but Buggy's still in the basement. I think we can carry on....

[karibear]

I don't know what NPR judges these submissions by, but this is the most creative one I have seen. Lyrics were original and dope. Editing on point. Musical talent by the truckload. I hope you win this Mr. Buggy, but either way I think its safe to say you've picked up fans like me.

[melissakhannazimmerle]

I just found you on my reels…bringing Mpls Sound from the late 80s and 90s…❤

[erinolds]

Whether or not you win, know this is freaking amazing.

[VoxRox]

At my day job at the boatyard, we would sometimes have to move, turn, or bend something into place that did not want to move, turn, or bend. We would say, "Let me get my ass behind it" meaning getting a proper stance on the handle of the wrench, pry bar, or whatever so you could give it all you had. I'd say you got this, Buggy. Best of luck to you! It's time to go nationwide.

[mamaksstorytime]

Wish tiny desk would let the public vote! 🎉

[johnallen]

This guy’s cooler than crap. Love the suit, the hair, the expressions. Genius.

[jennilark]

"I try so hard and also not hard enough...maybe I should pray to God." 
Love. The relatability of it all.

[jonathanlallo]

Buggy I've listened to this song about 20 times so far. If I didn't know it was you I'd think prince came back bro. It's very fun and well composed. It's perfect for that voice... your underated bro bro.

[CoffeeNLiveMusicLiaison]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
THIS‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

[kierkegaardianreading]

I heard this a few times in the past year on WEXT - finally looked into your craft the other day - I'm blown away and absolutely love the Joni connection in your music!

[MARC-qy]

El niche la lleva, muy creativo, saludos y bendiciones.

[ReubenTan-vmte]

Really really cool. Hope you make it on my dude. This took so much work and passion.

[marisgoldenhour]

I just watched NPR Top Shelf Episode 1 Live. This by far is my favorite of the submissions the judges shared. Such a great track! And an equally creative video to showcase it. Love, love, love. You've got a new fan here. Best of luck for the contest and with your music career! 😀💙🖤✨

[mauricekirya]

THE MOST BRILLIANT THING I HAVE WATCHED THIS YEAR!... EVERY ''tiny'' BIT of it is FIRE!

[alphatwang]

Hoping you make it, Buggy! You deserve all the recognition 🥰

[anthonyperez]

This is the best I’ve seen yet!! Original and on point!! What a gem!!

[sfstoltenberg]

Keep up the good work! Great song, great production. Hits home to a lot of basement players I'm sure.

[defikidsmusic]

Super fun and lyrically stimulating mate!! Niceness

[SashasGarden]

I love this, hope you get on NPR's Tiny Desk!!