[Verse 1] The profit and loss statement tells your tale Revenue flows in like wind in your sail First line shows what customers paid your way Every dollar earned throughout the day But subtract what it cost to build your goods Cost of goods sold, understood [Chorus] Revenue minus COGS equals gross margin gold Operating expenses from that story's told What remains is EBITDA, crystal clear Before interest, taxes, depreciation here P and L roadmap, follow each line Financial heartbeat, profits defined [Verse 2] Gross margin percentage reveals your might Forty percent means you're doing it right Operating expenses lurk below Salaries, rent, and marketing show Marketing spend and office supplies Research costs where innovation lies [Chorus] Revenue minus COGS equals gross margin gold Operating expenses from that story's told What remains is EBITDA, crystal clear Before interest, taxes, depreciation here P and L roadmap, follow each line Financial heartbeat, profits defined [Bridge] Start at the top, work your way down Revenue crown to expense battleground Each category tells you where cash disappears EBITDA shows what truly appears When operations run without debt's weight This metric seals your company's fate [Verse 3] Tech leaders need this financial sight Numbers dancing in spreadsheet light Gross margin health shows pricing power Operating leverage hour by hour Master these basics, own your domain P and L wisdom, competitive gain [Outro] From revenue streams to bottom line dreams P and L statements, more than they seem EBITDA whispers your true success Financial literacy, nothing less
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