(In complete contrast, a pop song, and a pop singer. In a different way, this has its own magic. The magic of an accompaniment, tailor-made in the fashion of today. For this occasion, this singer, and this song)
00:00
You have been placed in a queue
00:02
But your call is valuable
00:06
It's very valuable
00:08
We hope this doesn't inconvenience you
00:11
Because you're valuable
00:16
You're so very valuable!
00:18
If you wish to make a complaint
00:31
We can handle it, we're well prepared to handle it
00:35
Of course you may have to wait
00:40
But that's understandable
00:43
Isn't that understandable?
00:47
Don't ask me, I just work here man
00:53
Don't ask me, I just work here man
00:57
(It sounds to me like you need help!)
01:01
We're very good to you
01:24
I hope you know we're good to you
01:25
(Let me put you through to someone else)
01:28
They'll know just what to do!
01:30
I'm sorry, I can't help you
01:35
Don't ask me, I just work here man (x4)
01:41
(Work here man)
01:54
Don't ask me, I just work here man
01:54
Don't ask me, I just work here man
01:54
Oh don't ask me, I just work here man
01:54
(I just work here man)
01:55
Person dials 1223
01:55
Computer: Directory assistance
01:55
Person: Hi, could I please speak to Miss...
01:55
Computer: What name please?
01:56
Person: Oh, s***
01:56
Computer: I'm sorry, I didn't hear that
01:56
Person: Just put me through
01:57
Computer: I'm sorry, yes or no, did you request Melbourne Zoo?
01:57
Person: No, you b****
01:57
Computer: Please hold, and an operator will complete your request
01:57
(Music)
01:58
Person: Oh, f*** it
01:58
(Hangs Up)
01:58
Why don't you fill out a form?
01:59
We can't get back to you
02:00
Of course we can't get back to you
02:03
But rest assured, we'll take your comments on board
02:06
Your thoughts make change!
02:11
Thanks for your time (x4)
02:14
Thanks for your time
02:34
(Don't ask me, I just work here man)
02:37
Thanks for your time
02:39
(Don't ask me, I just work here man)
02:40
Thanks for your time
02:44
(Don't ask me, I just work here man)
02:46
...Let's spend some time together, we'll save you money...
02:50
(Record scratch)
03:20
03:21
Lyrics & Translation
Dive into Gotye's witty world with 'Thanks For Your Time,' a song that transforms the mundane experience of waiting on hold into a clever commentary on modern life. Through its catchy blend of electronic and orchestral elements, this track offers a unique opportunity to explore satire and irony in music while improving your understanding of English expressions related to customer service and everyday frustrations.
[English]
(In complete contrast, a pop song, and a pop singer. In a different way, this has its own magic. The magic of an accompaniment, tailor-made in the fashion of today. For this occasion, this singer, and this song)You have been placed in a queue
But your call is valuable
It's very valuable
We hope this doesn't inconvenience you
Because you're valuable
You're so very valuable!
If you wish to make a complaint
We can handle it, we're well prepared to handle it
Of course you may have to wait
But that's understandable
Isn't that understandable?
Don't ask me, I just work here man
Don't ask me, I just work here man
(It sounds to me like you need help!)
We're very good to you
I hope you know we're good to you
(Let me put you through to someone else)
They'll know just what to do!
I'm sorry, I can't help you
Don't ask me, I just work here man (x4)
(Work here man)
Don't ask me, I just work here man
Don't ask me, I just work here man
Oh don't ask me, I just work here man
(I just work here man)
Person dials 1223
Computer: Directory assistance
Person: Hi, could I please speak to Miss...
Computer: What name please?
Person: Oh, s***
Computer: I'm sorry, I didn't hear that
Person: Just put me through
Computer: I'm sorry, yes or no, did you request Melbourne Zoo?
Person: No, you b****
Computer: Please hold, and an operator will complete your request
(Music)
Person: Oh, f*** it
(Hangs Up)
Why don't you fill out a form?
We can't get back to you
Of course we can't get back to you
But rest assured, we'll take your comments on board
Your thoughts make change!
Thanks for your time (x4)
Thanks for your time
(Don't ask me, I just work here man)
Thanks for your time
(Don't ask me, I just work here man)
Thanks for your time
(Don't ask me, I just work here man)
...Let's spend some time together, we'll save you money...
(Record scratch)
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