Delete Delete Delete (A Computer and Email Song)

Story Behind The Song

With too much email in her inbox, Mrs. Kate felt inspired to write this fun rant. Even her grandkids, who don't know what the word "delete" means, sing it in the bathtub.

Song Description

Mrs. Kate pokes fun at the senders of unwanted email and categorically deletes them all. Fun, singalong chorus. Get your pistols ready after the bridge and get ready to SHOOT! This fun arrangement was created and performed by Scott Griffin of Chicago, IL.

Song Length 3:06 Genre Pop - General, Unique - Comedy
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Female Vocal
Mood Cheerful, Furious Subject Computers, Office
Similar Artists Peter, Paul & Mary, Amy Grant Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

Delete! Delete! Delete!

Copyright 2012 by Kate Carpenter


Good morning, computer, I greet you this day.
I know you're not smiling, but I am, so Hey!
I'll sing you a song in my favorite key:
Delete! Delete! Delete!

I click on my emails, three hundred and five
Do that many people know I am alive?
They all want my business, a piece of my meat
Delete! Delete! Delete!

Delete all the ads; I delete all the spam
I glance at the subject; I know it's a scam
Nigerian widows with fortunes entreat
Delete! Delete! Delete!

My finger goes faster; my brain's in a blur
This takes too much time and I must get to work
My friend sent three forwards; I'm sure they are sweet...
Delete! Delete! Delete!

Delete all the offers, delete all the deals
Delete the free shipping. What's that? A free meal?
It's gone to the garbage; it's out on the street!
Delete! Delete! Delete!

Life used to be simple before there was you
You crazy computer, O what shall I do?
You take all my time and I think you're a cheat!
Delete! Delete! Delete!

BRIDGE: Life is a war and my finger's a gun.
I'm fighting. I'm furious! I think I have won.
My enemies conquered; I caused their defeat!
Delete! Delete! Delete!

My ranting is over; I need to conclude
I'm sure they all hate me and think I am rude.
Please do me a favor! Make this song complete!
AUDIENCE: Delete! Delete! Delete!




The instrumentation is vibrant and adds a lot of depth to the track.

Definitely NOT deleting this one! ;)

This is a fun summary of much of the time many us spend on that "other keyboard"!! I love the big piano sound and arrangement... that along with the whimsical lyrics and vocal arrangement give this a "Broadway Show Tune" flavor.

I could definitely see/hear this one performed on stage and/or in film/video. Great concept and performance.

Cute song, must be a market for it somewhere. Great piano!

Drama cue for theater?

Nice job Kate. Don't delete!

It's sounds like another Kate Carpenter meisterwerk to my ears. Superbly entertaining lyrics as always. I haven't a clue where you get these lyric ideas! (Well, I do. I get these dodgy emails too, but you know what I mean). Compelling vocal, great piano arrangement and really nicely recorded. The multiple vocal on the second 'Delete, delete, delete' line is a clever touch.

i knew it was you immediately...quality as always...love what you do.

Subject matter aside, this is a very well produced track. I could definitely picture myself hearing this on a musical stage and perhaps it could be converted into an online video representation, but I'm sure this has already been done. Now regarding the subject matter: I don't think I would want to hear a rant any other way than in musical form!

Simple melody like a old time song from many years ago...

It's a song that would be good for a musical, the lyrics are quite funny. the arrangement is nice with the backing vocals and all.

funny song. liked the theme and style. sounds good.
i didn't delete it so i must like it lol.
nice track made me smile liked the backing vocals to on this.

Can't help having a picture of Julie Andrews in my head when listening to this
Lovely stuff

Lyrics Kate Carpenter Music Kate Carpenter
Producer Jamie DeFrates Publisher Kate Carpenter
Performance Kate Carpenter Label Kate Carpenter
This track is on 3 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
DeDe WedeKind Unique Songs 11/10/2014
DeDe WedeKind Fun Jammin Songs 11/10/2014
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