[Verse 1 – male rapper] There’s this old band called The Doors, sixty years ago They say “We want the world and we want it NOW”, bro! The Boomers thinkin’ “Who?, Hahh?, What they mean?” “Uhh, this band needs to get clean”… Then came the Boomer offspring (uh-oh) [Verse 2 – male rapper] No cap, that Doors lyric was for Americans Grabbin’ at everything with sweaty grubby hands Now we stressed an’ overweight; mostly it’s our fault A big whining Country became Veruca Salt That girl screamed at Willy Wonka “I WANT IT NOW”! Momma shoulda taught her that wildin’ weren’t allowed Veruca crashed out, clutchin’ at some golden egg Her daddy tried to save her, grabbed her by the leg Then down they both went in a chute full of fire I don’t really care what happened to him an’ her… Ohhh I see you wonderin’ now if I have a point I be gettin’ to that once I finish this joint [Instrumental break] [Chorus 1 – female singer] We have too many choices, maybe that’s to blame Instant gratification, baby that’s the game [Spoken word – female] Where’d my phone go?! [Verse 3 – male rapper] We have all these mad choices, y’all tell me it’s gas While we all buyin’ up stuff that ain’t gonna last Cow milk, soy, almond, oat, coconut, cashew, hemp Ranch dressing, vinaigrettes, and the green goddess blends Baked, wavy, kettle-cooked, and them seasonal chips Cheese Dip, Pizza Dip, Guacamole, Hummus Dip Now there’s eighty thousand diff’rent Starbucks combos Want whipped stuff for your dog too? Just order a cup of joe! Plus social media and way too much to stream Yo, whatcha think – are we livin’ the dope-ass dream? Next is the “WANT IT NOW” part I mentioned up front Just need to step on out and finish off a blunt [Chorus 2 – female singer] We have too many choices, maybe that’s to blame Instant gratification, baby that’s the game [Instrumental break] [Verse 4 – male rapper] Next-day deliveries and one-click ordering Buy now, pay later, instant purchase, credit cards Dopamine from smart phones and short attention spans Oh damn there goes patience, effort, and long-term plans So, we got words for these conditions and habits Somebody say it was tested out on rabbits Them words are “Paradox of Choice”, “Choice Overload” And “Decision Fatigue”, some things I never knowed It cause anxieties and things that’s hard to stand But ain’t companies just sellin’ what we demand? [Instrumental break] [Outro – male vocals] I’m too broke-ass to travel across the seas But I’ve learned some things from curiosity No “Paradox of Choice” in other Countries That’s facts, them foreign Countries want their things sparse… I’m no Einstein, but don’t we need to check ourselves? [Instrumental outro]
