**** ***** **** "Commonert life in a nutshell is a fucking sad hell" **** ***** **** I tried to remix P.A.Y.L.O.A.D., an instrumental track by Amanda Magellan, with no success. https://suno.com/song/f1619e00-0e83-48d7-b8fa-68ae4f153277 Admitting my defeat, I went straight ahead and made a fucking 8-minute monster, just inspired by the concept of title the track of the foresaid user. Is it too much? Is it... progressive electro-punk? Is that even a thing? Anyway, the more I listen to it, the more it sounds like the weird offspring of "Get 'Em Out by Friday" by Genesis (“With land in your hand, you'll be happy on Earth / Then invest in the Church for your Heaven”… don’t fool yourself—THIS is storytelling and writing) ...and "Consoul" by Lasse Gjertsen? **** ***** **** Miss Pether, sorry to keep you waiting. I must inform you that your basic Trauma Insurance plan does not cover childbirth. Furthermore, your credit line is significantly insufficient to cover the cost of the procedure you require, as it barely covered your transport here. Yes, I understand—labour is painful—but please, be quiet for a moment. As I was saying, the holo-scan confirms that the baby has not turned, and likely will not. Due to your hemophilia, a conventional C-section is inadvisable. We strongly recommend the new Kiroshi Coagulo-Laser procedure. Naturally, you’ll need to sign for a loan—entirely reasonable, I assure you. Please enter the name of the baby in the designated box; it will be considered a co-obligor. Huh… William? Pether Bill? How ironic... Did you read / all terms and conditions? Do you agree / to all stipulations? Are you sure? / Including interest and fees? Very well—jack in / to confirm and agree. PAY THE BILL! (Pether Bill?) Born in negative Nu-numbers cumulative Crawling in cat steps As if to flee from his debt After his tragedy Raised in a foster family Not for love but for payment Parasites as parents But as he grew up Interests mating in the back His own interests gettin' geeky Prime material for a techie Cable, resistor Transistor and capacitor Closed in his room, world astray He knew what was his way Mr. Pether, sorry to keep you waiting. I must inform you that the debt with Trauma Team has been accruing over the last eighteen years, and you are now fully accountable for the payment. Additionally, we have identified another outstanding balance with Night City Corp, pertaining to the reimbursement of your foster family's support. No—it’s not covered by the Municipality. That’s a common misconception. So, no, you cannot afford the New Cyber tech University course. However, since your aptitude test results were brilliant, the Sub-Board has decided that you are eligible for a loan—entirely reasonable, I assure you. It will cover the full expenses of your education. Did you read / all terms and conditions? Do you agree / to all stipulations? Are you sure? / Including interest and fees? Very well—jack in / to confirm and agree. PAY THE BILL! /(Pe-Pe-Pe-Pether Bill) Working his ass off Just studying and odd jobs Grinding through exams Flawless streak until finals The very next day, got a call Time had come to leave the sprawl Just graduated, and yet—*a* job What were the odds? But paychecks were slim Living on a shoestring The debt was crushing him Fucking pinching ennies As for his colleagues, They lived in another league Nice cars, houses, a wife While he lived his shitty old life Mr. Pether, sorry to keep you waiting. I’m pleased to inform you that your initial debt has been successfully cleared. You’ve reached the halfway point on your balance with Night City Corp, which is indeed encouraging—though your student loan remains largely untouched. I’ve been informed that you’re seeking additional liquidity to improve your lifestyle. We strongly endorse this decision. After all, you represent the company both within and beyond labs' walls. In agreement with your supervisor’s recommendation, we’ve determined that you are eligible for a new line of credit—entirely reasonable, I assure you. As outlined in the brochure, we offer a curated selection of executive accommodations at preferential rates: find an option befitting your status. Oh, and we are aware of the extra coffee break time you’ve been spending with Ms. Diaz from the Test Division. We have no issue with coupledom between employees—but please, keep it on your own time. As for the rest—you know the drill. Jack in and PAY THE BILL! {Well done suno!} Did you read / all terms and conditions? Do you agree / to all stipulations? Are you sure? / Including interest and fees? Very well—jack in / to confirm and agree. Born (pay the bill) Grow (pay the bill) Study (pay the bill) Marry (split the bill) Do as we say Don't steer away Your life is all set Joys and regrets It's not a chain You have all to gain Live your dream That's our scheme From the warm womb To the cold tomb We own your soul We hold your balls Mr. Pether, sorry to keep you waiting. First of all, let me express my condolences for the recent loss of your wife. Unfortunately, we must reject your claim. Neither you nor your wife complied with the workplace safety regulations. No, the responsibility is not ours. See? You signed here, here, and here, expressly waiving the Corporation’s liability for incidents of this nature, particularly those involving radiation poisoning. Consequently, the treatment is not covered under your Med-Care plan. On a brighter note, I’m pleased to inform you that your outstanding loans have been fully cleared. That said, the Statistics Department has declined your application for a medical loan. The treatment you're seeking has a 50% success rate, and—should it fail—our projections indicate insufficient time for repayment. We trust you understand the position. And since we're on the subject—could we kindly ask you to accelerate progress on your overdue project? Do you believe you can complete it next month? Born (pay the bill) Grow (pay the bill) Study (pay the bill) Marry (split the bill) DIE / DIE DIE / DIE You wasted your time I won't waste mine