Song Notes Aimee Mann is a singer/songwriter -- visit her online. The rhythm of this song is a little messed up. Think of it as your opportunity to correct it and post your own version!
so aimee mann you gots to turn yourself into a brand
that's the future of music, music's masterplan
it's the way you can give away your mp3s to fans
and still be laughing all the way to the bank
if there's ever been an artist screwed by the industry, it's aimee mann, so show her some sympathy
the idiot label tried to break her creativity by shelving her songs, and her visibility
but aimee's okay now, she kicks it independently and keeps control of her intellectual property
but she's trying to charge for her mp3s -- aimee please, that's the game with CDs, not mp3s
now i know you probably disagree, but hear me out aimee mann
and let me tell you about the future of music, music's masterplan
it's to give away your mp3 for free and use it to build an online community
that has a store that sells your brand, meaning the brand of you, aimee mann
meaning a store that sells the products you choose, like the guitar you use or even your shoes
so that's why aimee mann you should turn yourself into a brand
CHORUS
so aimee mann try and understand i'm like your biggest fan
i even got your old school jams you know til tuesday back when your hair was glam
so i know your tunes kick ass and you deserve to make lots and lots of cash
but if you don't give away your mp3s for free, you'll be
condemning the future to death so it can match the past