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Exposure

from Side Effects by Jason Didner

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A hard rocking stab at the practice of for-profit venues asking musicians to play for free while they make money, because it'll be "good exposure." Caught up in a similar racket are bosses that rope employees into doing free work after hours because it will "look good on their resume" or even internship opportunities where the intern pays the employer for the chance to get noticed.

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I got a call about a gig where I don’t get paid
They say it might make me a star someday
I said pardon me, this deal sounds funny
I’m working for free while I'm making you money
The bank’s calling up talking foreclosure
Should I say I got paid in exposure?

Working for
Working for exposure
Working for
Working for exposure

My boss called a meeting at the end of the day
This will look good on your resume
It's just an hour at the end of your shift
No bonus but trust me - it's really a gift
I'm about to lose my composure
I'm spending my free time working for exposure

Working for
Working for exposure
Working for
Working for exposure

A hard day’s work for a hard day’s pay
Ha! Bait and switch, now it’s pay to play…

Here's something new, it's really a trip
You pay your employer for your internship
You pay your dues before you pay your dues
This game of exposure will give you the blues
I’ve gotta warn you, full disclosure
I’ve heard it said, people die of exposure

Where’s the justice? Where’s the closure?
It's a race to the bottom to work for exposure

Working for
Working for exposure
Working for
Working for exposure

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from Side Effects, released February 3, 2023
(c) 2022, Lyrics by Jason Didner and Amy Didner
Music by Jason Didner
Jason Didner - all vocals, guitar, keyboard, bass, drums

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Jason Didner Montclair, New Jersey

Jason's body of work as a singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist has grown diverse, representing his nature and lived experience. He's brought his sense of humor to bear in many of his signature tracks over the past 25+ years.

He's also turned to song to support the mental health of his listeners, his family and himself. They're mantras for waking up grateful and optimistic. ... more

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