Lots of Green for My Main Green Man

Weathered Pine

Martin Slick

Weathered Pine

funk-pop, 1980s

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No more loading through the kitchen.
No more checks that clear next week.
We've got dressing rooms with mirrors
And a driver, so to speak.
Well, a van.
But leather seating.
Let's not lose the plot on that.
It's a black-tie masquerade.
You can handle wearing black.

[Pre-Chorus]
They want the band.
They want the sound.
They put the money halfway down.
You keep the date.
I'll work the room.
We're moving up.
You're welcome, too.

[Chorus]
Lots of green for my main green man.
Put your trust in Martin's hands.
One good night and a fat advance.
Get those branches in your fancy pants.
It's a killer gig.
It's a beautiful deal.
That's the kind of money you can fold and feel.
You bring the noise.
I'll bring the plan.
Lots of green for my main green man.

[Verse 2]
Yes, the invitation's cryptic.
Rich folks love a little flair.
Every party needs a gimmick.
Everybody's someone there.
Wear a mask?
You wear those glasses
When you're sleeping on the bus.
They've got six pages on discretion.
That's just lawyers.
What's the fuss?

Jett gets room to do his finger thing.
Rocky gets his bass turned up.
Bosun, yes, they own a drum riser.
Cutter, put that brochure down.
Zeek, a power supply is coming.
Yes, I asked about the ground.
And Akida gets her own room.
See? I listen.
Write that down.

[Bridge]
Why's my cut a little bigger?
That's a very hurtful tone.
Who spent Tuesday chasing contracts
While you wouldn't check your phone?
You think velvet ropes just open?
You think drivers work for free?
Well, the driver is my cousin,
But he doesn't work for me.

All right, fine.
We'll check the invoice.
Put the calculator down.
I am trying to build a future.
You're still nickel-and-diming now.

Look, I got the soundcheck covered.
Got your payment guaranteed.
You can question my expenses.
Don't pretend I didn't read.

[Final Chorus]
Lots of green for my main green man.
Seven signatures.
One happy band.
One good night and a fat advance.
Get those branches in your fancy pants.
It's a killer gig.
It's a beautiful deal.
That's the kind of money you can fold and feel.
You bring the noise.
I'll bring the plan.
Lots of green for my main green man.

[Outro]
Check the suits.
Confirm the transport.
Put the booking in the book.
Keep your evening open, Piney.
Give the bottom line a look.

A masquerade.
A private stage.
A fee that covers what you owe.

Sign right there.
I'll get my jacket.
Baby, we're about to go.

3008/7500

[Verse 1] Piney, baby, take a seat. I've got a number you should see. That's not a typo. Count the zeroes. Now who's glad they hired me? Private booking. Big occasion. People with expensive taste. They requested something different. I said, boys, you've found the place. No more loading through the kitchen. No more checks that clear next week. We've got dressing rooms with mirrors And a driver, so to speak. Well, a van. But leather seating. Let's not lose the plot on that. It's a black-tie masquerade. You can handle wearing black. [Pre-Chorus] They want the band. They want the sound. They put the money halfway down. You keep the date. I'll work the room. We're moving up. You're welcome, too. [Chorus] Lots of green for my main green man. Put your trust in Martin's hands. One good night and a fat advance. Get those branches in your fancy pants. It's a killer gig. It's a beautiful deal. That's the kind of money you can fold and feel. You bring the noise. I'll bring the plan. Lots of green for my main green man. [Verse 2] Yes, the invitation's cryptic. Rich folks love a little flair. Every party needs a gimmick. Everybody's someone there. Wear a mask? You wear those glasses When you're sleeping on the bus. They've got six pages on discretion. That's just lawyers. What's the fuss? Jett gets room to do his finger thing. Rocky gets his bass turned up. Bosun, yes, they own a drum riser. Cutter, put that brochure down. Zeek, a power supply is coming. Yes, I asked about the ground. And Akida gets her own room. See? I listen. Write that down. [Chorus] Lots of green for my main green man. Put your trust in Martin's hands. One good night and a fat advance. Get those branches in your fancy pants. It's a killer gig. It's a beautiful deal. That's the kind of money you can fold and feel. You bring the noise. I'll bring the plan. Lots of green for my main green man. [Bridge] Why's my cut a little bigger? That's a very hurtful tone. Who spent Tuesday chasing contracts While you wouldn't check your phone? You think velvet ropes just open? You think drivers work for free? Well, the driver is my cousin, But he doesn't work for me. All right, fine. We'll check the invoice. Put the calculator down. I am trying to build a future. You're still nickel-and-diming now. Look, I got the soundcheck covered. Got your payment guaranteed. You can question my expenses. Don't pretend I didn't read. [Final Chorus] Lots of green for my main green man. Seven signatures. One happy band. One good night and a fat advance. Get those branches in your fancy pants. It's a killer gig. It's a beautiful deal. That's the kind of money you can fold and feel. You bring the noise. I'll bring the plan. Lots of green for my main green man. [Outro] Check the suits. Confirm the transport. Put the booking in the book. Keep your evening open, Piney. Give the bottom line a look. A masquerade. A private stage. A fee that covers what you owe. Sign right there. I'll get my jacket. Baby, we're about to go.

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