Cavedwellers - Elevator Pitch

from SpinTunes 21 Round 3 by Spintunes

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Character 1 (thought 1) has a big idea, but he can't give details. He's passionate about his idea, but nobody will listen to him. Character 2 is a venture capitalist. He hears big ideas with no details or data all of the time and thinks little of them. They meet in an elevator and Character #1 takes maybe his only opportunity with his captured audience.
This little story was inspired by the many times I've seen an associate grab Elon and say something like "Can we put solar panels on the roof of a car instead of having batteries?"

lyrics

Listen (V1)
I’ve got a great idea
I’d love to share the wealth
It’s not a perfect panacea
But it improves your health

(Ch1)
Would anybody listen to me?
Would anybody listen to me?

Ask (V2)
The devil’s in the details
I’ve heard that God’s there too
Until the content unveils
They're all a bunch of fools

(Ch2)
You ask not to carefully explain
You ask not to carefully explain

Meeting (bridge)
Well! What's a nice VC like you doing in a place like this?
I came from the tenth floor, you came from the fifth
Never practiced my pitch in a literal lift
And I’m fearful of fumbling this life-changing gift

Wrap (V3)
I’m really not…… Articulate
Does this make sense? Oh, not a bit!
Am I a nut? If the shoe fits….
I’ll persevere! Just call it quits.
Do you understand? I can’t begin
I’m at a loss. No way to win
Are you listening? to my chagrin
You’re missing out. Not giving in

Review (Ch3&Ch4)
Would you ask anybody not to
Listen carefully to me explain
Would you ask anybody not to
Listen carefully to me explain

credits

from SpinTunes 21 Round 3, released October 9, 2023

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