Discover the story of the song > Fair Exchange – Be-Bop Deluxe

The song talks about a person who is willing to do anything to gain something in return. The protagonist mentions different scenarios where people exchange things, such as money for pain or a drink for a ball. They also mention a girl named Tia Maria who drinks and vomits. The song concludes with the idea that the show goes on despite right and wrong, and the strong still rise while the weak still fall.