[Intro — telephone chime, filtered disco loop] “Hello?” “Hi! We’d love to invite you out for a weekend.” “Ooh! What’s happening?” “We have a beautiful property, several local attractions, and we’d love for you to experience it all.” “That sounds fabulous!” “So you’ll come?” [Pause] “Tell me about the partnership.” [Beat drops — luxurious filtered disco bass] [Verse 1] Got an email from a coastline With a photograph of blue Said, “We’ve seen the things you’re making And we think you’d love the view.” Then a mountain sent an invitation And a city sent a map Somebody offered rooftop dinners Somebody offered spa I had seven open windows And a very pretty choice Then I heard that old familiar Over-accommodating voice “You should just be grateful That they thought of you at all.” But I put that little thought on hold And answered the next call [Pre-Chorus — clipped guitar, rising groove] I can love the invitation I can love the destination But before I pack a suitcase Let’s discuss the compensation [Chorus — sleek, danceable] Make it worth my while Make it worth the flight Give me something wonderful And terms that feel right I can bring the sparkle I can bring the style We can make some magic, darling Make it worth my while Ooh, I like your vision Ooh, I like your smile Now let’s put it on the paper Make it worth my while [Post-Chorus — filtered disco hook] Oh, what a view Oh, what a deal Let’s talk about the numbers Then let’s talk about the feel [Verse 2] One says, “We can cover travel.” I say, “That’s a lovely start.” One says, “We’ll provide a suite.” I say, “You’ve certainly got my heart.” Then I ask about deliverables And the usage of my work And the person on the other end Says, “Of course, let’s make it work.” There’s a fee for creative planning There’s a fee for what I make There are boundaries on the schedule And some mornings I can take For wandering and wondering And finding something new ‘Cause the best discoveries happen When there’s room to follow through [Pre-Chorus] I can love the invitation Without rushing my decision There’s a difference between access And a paid creative commission [Chorus] Make it worth my while Make it worth the flight Give me something wonderful And terms that feel right I can bring the sparkle I can bring the style We can make some magic, darling Make it worth my while Ooh, I like your vision Ooh, I like your smile Now let’s put it on the paper Make it worth my while [Bridge — drums strip back, bassline continues] “Are flights included?” “Business class, if you prefer.” “And accommodations?” “We’ve reserved the corner suite.” “Is there room for a creative fee?” “Absolutely. What were you thinking?” “I’ll send over my rate card.” “Perfect. We’d love to make this happen.” [Music cuts — quiet, delighted] Oh. That was easy. [Instrumental — ecstatic French-house filter sweep] [Verse 3] Now I’ve got three destinations And a calendar to fill One has waterfalls and wildflowers One has rooftop views and thrills One has something unexpected That I cannot quite explain But I keep imagining the visit Every time I read the name So I check the scope and schedule And the work that’s actually due And I choose the one that makes me grin Before I’ve even bought new shoes [Final Chorus — euphoric disco lift] Make it worth my while Make it worth the flight I can have a brilliant business And a beautiful good time I can bring the sparkle I can bring the style I can make a living laughing Make it worth my while Oh, I love the invitation Oh, I love the life Where a dream can be delightful And the contract can be right Make it worth my while Make it worth the flight There’s a whole world left to wander And I think I’ll start tonight [Outro — groove gradually filters down] “So which destination did you choose?” “The one I couldn’t stop thinking about.” “And the others?” “I thanked them for their offers.” “Any regrets?” [Pause] “Not a single one.” [Final telephone chime] “Oh! Another invitation.” [Smiling] “Send me the details.”
