I sit around at home and I wonder why
I need a college degree to get by
You that's the road that I need to take
But I should take that road for whose sake?
Thousands of dollars going down the drain
For a piece of paper? Man, you're insane
You could've got a book at your library
It's an endless source of information, and it's free
You've got your high and mighty prestigious degree
But it seems to be the only thing you show to me
When you say college is my only route
There's just one thing I keep thinking about
Thousands of dollars going down the drain
For a piece of paper? Man, you're insane
You could've got a book on Amazon
But look what you decided to spend your money on
Four years of my life devoted to parties and beer
And you say it's for the sake of my career
Too bad my parents aren't just rich slobs
They'd pay for my masters and then give me their jobs
Thousands of dollars going down the drain
For a piece of paper? Man, you're insane
You could've joined the army and got in for free
But who the fuck would want to die for this country?
Beautifully played and full of moving vocal performances, the Bay Area singer/songwriter's latest is a stellar work of art. Bandcamp Album of the Day Feb 3, 2023