
Champagne Soda
[Intro] Champagne soda, two bucks cold They asked if it’s vintage, I said, “Probably old” [Verse 1] Cheap suit, big entrance, price tag in the seam You call me “Sir,” I call it brand esteem Your watch costs rent, mine tells me when to leave I sold you “exclusive,” you bought it on a sleeve You say “artisanal,” I say “sounds handmade” That’s a paper plate with a little gold glaze I nod at your yacht talk, sip the bubbles slow This soda’s got a cork, so I guess we both know [Chorus] Cheap suit, champagne soda, still made it Walked in with a coupon, you applauded, I played it You bought my big idea in a tiny glass case Now I’m faking your manners right in your face Cheap suit, champagne soda, still made it If the room says “genius,” I don’t gotta debate it You’re buying my nonsense at a luxury rate I’m the help and the headline, just a minute too late [Verse 2] You asked for my portfolio, I showed you a tote There’s a sandwich in there and a handwritten quote You called it “minimal,” I called it “not done” You paid for the concept; I paid for lunch, son Your nephew’s a founder, your cousin’s a brand You clapped for my pitch with a shrimp in your hand I said “market disruption,” you said “that’s so brave” I meant I moved the chairs so I could reach the buffet [Chorus] Cheap suit, champagne soda, still made it Walked in with a coupon, you applauded, I played it You bought my big idea in a tiny glass case Now I’m faking your manners right in your face Cheap suit, champagne soda, still made it If the room says “genius,” I don’t gotta debate it You’re buying my nonsense at a luxury rate I’m the help and the headline, just a minute too late [Bridge] They’re discussing a vineyard, I’m checking the tap I said “notes of pear,” it’s a can with a cap They asked where I summer, I said “where I can” They wrote down “Montauk,” I’m a very rich man [Verse 3] They bought my app pitch, it’s a folder called “Soon” One button says “launch,” one button says “June” I called it disruptive, they called me intense I called my bank app, it called me “insufficient funds” Still I’m on the guest list, still got a seat Still say “circle back” when I’m hunting for meat You can keep your old money, your velvet-rope throne I’ve got your whole room repeating my tone [Final Chorus] Cheap suit, champagne soda, still made it Walked in with a coupon, you applauded, I played it You bought my big idea in a tiny glass case Now I’m faking your manners right in your face Cheap suit, champagne soda, still made it If the room says “genius,” I don’t gotta debate it You’re buying my nonsense at a luxury rate I’m the help and the headline, just a minute too late [Outro] Tag still out, but the check cleared Champagne soda, served sincere Cheap suit, big grin, no debate I’m still here—and you still paid

