About the track
Yes, this is a real human story. My story. One of many.
It's been about twenty years since those days.
Back then I worked tech support for an internet provider. The boss's wife had a habit of standing by the door every morning, waiting to find someone to torment.
Sometimes it was the uniform. Sometimes it was the tone of your voice. Sometimes it was nothing at all.
The hours were long. The culture was worse.
Phones ringing non-stop. Customers yelling. Managers yelling louder.
The company is long gone now. But some things stay with you.
And a lot of people have lived through something similar.
So… Tell me.
Listen to the track
Lyrics
Let me tell ya something...
5:50 AM
The alarm pulls me from the otherside.
I take a very quick shower
To catch the six-thirty bus
Then thirty minutes walking
Just to face my boss's wife
She’s waiting by the door
Already picking fights...
"Hey! Your uniform is wrong!"
Shit...
SHIT.
Monday to Friday...
Saturday till noon.
Drowning in despair
In a tiny room
Philanthropy smiles...
For the town to see.
But behind closed doors...
FUCK YOU
Fuck Me!
So...
tell me...
Two hour lunch
Too far to go home
Empty stomach
and lot of shit going on.
So... I cried under my desk.
Hoping no one saw.
Monday to Friday
Saturday till noon
Drowning in despair
In a tiny room
Philanthropy smiles...
For the town to see.
But behind closed doors...
FUCK YOU
Fuck Me!
Phones are ringing
Voices full of rage
"The internet is down!
You gotta help me out!"
So, I read them cake recipes
Read them the news
Customers are happy...
But the manager blew a fuse!
Six PM
Should be heading out
Not without working
an hour extra.
Without pay...
Irony, of course...
See, my boss just bought a brand new Porsche.
Glad I could help.
Monday to Friday...
Saturday till noon.
Drowning in despair
In a tiny room
Philanthropy smiles...
For the town to see.
But behind closed doors...
FUCK YOU
Fuck Me!
So...
tell me...
Are we making a living
or just staying alive?
What they're saying
With "Tell Me…", DoctorBlackstone presents a track that goes beyond the limits of traditional music to approach an autobiographical account loaded with social reflection.
The voice leads a narrative with intimacy and intensity, alternating soft, whispered moments with emotional expressions typical of rock. It's a track that seduces with both the captivating simplicity of pop and the expressive freedom of jazz and the pulsating energy of rock.
I liked the vibe, the energy, the chorus, it's beautifuuuuul!!!!!
Such a compelling rock/punk track! Tell me... from DoctorBlackstone is a raw and emotionally charged song about workplace pressure, survival, and the human cost of just staying alive.Pinguin Radio · Radio Open the station's playlist →
Solid track here and definitely enjoyed the horns quite a bit! ...the hybrid of sounds and styles here was a definite plus overall.We Write About Music · Review