Barenaked Ladies - Elf's Lament Lyrics
I'm a man of reason, and they say "'Tis the season to be jolly"
But it's folly when you volley for position
Never in existence has there been such a resistance
To ideas meant to free us
Toiling through the ages, making toys on garnished wages
There's no union
We're only through when we outdo the competition
I make toys, but I've got aspirations
Make some noise
Use your imagination
Girls and boys, before you wish for what you wish for
There's a list for who's been
A full indentured servitude can reflect on one's attitude
But that silly red hat just makes the fat man look outrageous
Absurd though it may seem, you know, I've heard there's even been illegal doping
And though we're coping, I just hope it's not contagious
You try to start a movement, and you think you see improvement
But when thrown into the moment, we just don't seem so courageous
I make toys, but I've got aspirations
Make some noise
Use your imagination
Girls and boys, before you wish for what you wish for
There's a list for who's been
Naughty or nice, but consider the price to an elf
You look at yourself
You're an elf
And the shelf is just filled with disappointing memories
Trends come and go, and your friends wanna know why you aren't just happy making crappy little gizmos
Every kid knows they'll just throw this stuff away
We're used to repetition, so we drew up a petition
We, the undersigned, feel undermined
Let's redefine "employment"
We know that we've got leverage, so we'll hand the fat man a beverage
And sit back while we attack the utter lack of our enjoyment
It may be tough to swallow, but our threats are far from hollow
He may thunder, but if he blunders, he may wonder where the toys went
I make toys, but I've got aspirations
Make some noise
Use your imagination
Girls and boys, before you wish for what you wish for
There's a list for who's been
Naughty or nice, but consider the price
Naughty or nice, but consider the price
Naughty or nice, but consider the price to an elf
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Barenaked Ladies Elf's Lament Comments
listening to this for what i'd think was the first time, but i swear I've heard it before. and then the chorus happens and I know I've heard this before.
This song isn't on Spotify even tho the rest of the album is and i have no idea why... It's my favourite song in the album and it's not in there :(
IEW, International Elves of the World!
Elves of the World Unite!
I call for the creation of an Elves Union. Santa should raise the hourly wages.
WTF am I listening to this on repeat in September?!
Only these guys could make a Christmas song about the workers of the early 1900's
thanks to my social studies teacher for showing our class this song :)
heyy, same! were you guys writing anything on mistreatment of workers?
This has been playing on the muzak at work. These guys are funny and cerebral.
Santa needs a firmer grip. Discontent brews among the Elves
Favorite Christmas song, but I have no idea how I found it. Definitely underrated
Favorite Christmas song for about 5 years now..
They are SO FUNNY!!!
BNL has the BEST Christmas music!!
It’s November and I’m listening to this. Who else??????
No, it's just you, you're really fucking weird
Get away from me, I dont want you to infect me with your weirdness
It's November...
It's time...
Oh fuck yea
August 2018 n I'm here lol
A socialist Christmas song.
I love it.
The song is so catchy!
I was just about to write some shit about socialism but you beat me to it. I love the internet.
This is now the official theme of Elves On Strike
This song....is not what I expected it to be....
^^^^ underappreciated Christmas tune
It's August and I randomly got this stuck in my head so I had to listen to it.
wtf the same thing happened today... it's August and I got this stuck in my head randomly so I had to listen to it... and I found my own comment from like exactly a year ago where the same thing happened.
Literally just happened to me lmaooooo
Merry Christmas friend
Just happened to me too.
Had my 5 CD player going and this was in the 5th slot from last Christmas and all of a sudden I too was singing Christmas songs, on August 31.
Any one else came here from River Spirit's speedpaint?
Barenaked for the Holidays has some of the wry best Christmas songs on it. It is Christmas today, so merry Christmas.
More educating that dance worthy, but I love it none the less.
This is the most fuck you Christmas song I've ever heard
Best Christmas song by the best band.
This is a very depressing song disguised as a Christmas song.
i make toys
I heard this song at work....was totally surprised to have that happen...
Someone is either a very evil boss, or is self aware and miserable.
+Al Draws actually the music was decided by someone at corporate that doesn't even enter stores.
@Kuronosa
LOL, I can't even man, I wouldn't even know how to react in your shoes brother.
Michael Bublé has great harmony with the band. They should work together more often
Buble belongs in one place - a lounge
Whoop! Whoop! Christmas songs in August!! :D
This bands christmas CD is my absolute favourite!!
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There you go! Merry Christmas!
Chocolate chip if that's all I get. H8 oatmeal raisin. Peanut butter = win though.
I'd like a cookie.