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James Calder · Delta Forces · Track 09

Have the Day You Deserve

Karma is in the spotlight in this tongue-in-cheek alt pop song that puts bad behavior of patrons and customers on blast. James Calder gives sales and service workers the opportunity to enact a little revenge with the simple phrase, “Have the day you deserve.”

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Lyrics

Da-dada-da-dum
Oh when you’re living life in retail
It really can be such a pain
Always seems like they want
To screw around with your brain
Some customers can be sweet
But far too often they are mean
So that’s why through gritted teeth
You simply smile when you are seen
But I’ve come up with my own way
To make things just a little fair
I have my own goodbye for them
You can say it too if you dare
I say
Have the day you deserve
And send them on their way
Have the day you deserve
That’s all I have to say
Because karma is a bitch
We all know this to be true
So have the day you deserve
Invokes what you want it to
So have the day you deserve
Oh yes the day you need
Yes the day you deserve
It’ll end up bad indeed.
Da-dada-da-dum
This also can work out for you
If you’re in the service industry
Waiting on rude people all day
With little thanks it seems to be
They stiff you on their tips
And they like to get in your face
But you have to smile and take it
And you handle it with grace
But when they’ve paid their bill
And they’re walking to the door
That’s when the time is right
To use this phrase once more
Have the day you deserve
And send them on their way
Have the day you deserve
That’s all I have to say
Because karma is a bitch
We all know this to be true
So have the day you deserve
Invokes what you want it to
So have the day you deserve
Oh yes the day you need
Yes the day you deserve
It’ll end up bad indeed.
Da-dada-da-dum
They used to say in ancient days
“May you live in interesting times”
As a big old “screw you” to those
Who had committed social crimes
But people right now are too dumb
To understand a complex taunt
So that’s why I suggest this phrase
To get the justice you want
Dada dum
Have the day you deserve
And send them on their way
Have the day you deserve
That’s all I have to say
Because karma is a bitch
We all know this to be true
So have the day you deserve
Invokes what you want it to
So have the day you deserve
Oh yes the day you need
Yes the day you deserve
It’ll end up bad indeed.
Oh Karmic justice will fix them
For getting on your last nerve
Just remember to smile and wave
As you say
Have
The Day
You
Deserve!
Da-dada-da-dum

Behind the Music

Composer’s Thoughts

This song was inspired by TikTok creator Steph Carlisle (@Sassyserver0529) who creates skits based on real server experiences with bad guests. She shoos each pest away with her phrase, “Have the day you deserve.” If you want a laugh, be sure to check her out and tell her we sent you.

James’ Thoughts

What a fun song this was. Its just got such a quirky beat and amazing message. A large number of people have lost all sense of decorum and treat people in the sales and service industries like crap. That’s unacceptable. Here’s hoping if someone acts like that, hearing this song will give them pause and perhaps inspire them to act a little better. Otherwise, I hope karma bites you in the ass.