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Artist/Band: The Offspring
Lyrics for Song: Pay The Man
Lyrics for Album: Americana [1998]



See the way the wind blows

Lives are intertwined

Watch the way the world goes

The man deals out our plight



Jester in the corner

Laughs without a sound

Jester in the corner

Malady abounds

In our souls



See the way the sun sets

Twilight of this life

The man is making little bets

Playing with our lives



All that I believe now

Anything is possible

A simple explanation

For the evil in this world

And in our souls

In our souls



Come down to sorry and sable

It's always the man

Always keeping you down



Bow down cause I see it before me

Shadow and light

That always keeps you running



Shut up you talk too much

Pay the man

Shut up you talk too much



Look at you and your struggle for freedom

But you ain't nothing

We all pay the man for living



Wouldn't it be nice for a change now

To be unchained

My life is for me now

But this is life

Pay the man



Shut up you talk too much

Pay the man

Shut up you talk too much

Pay the man


Pay The Man

Pay The Man stands as a standout track from The Offspring's 1998 album Americana, capturing the band's signature blend of punk energy and melodic sensibility. During this era, the group explored more complex arrangements while maintaining their core identity as pioneers of pop-punk. The recording reflects the polished production values that defined their mid-career output, bridging the gap between their earlier raw hits and later experimental works. As part of a discography that includes anthems like Pretty Fly (For A White Guy) and Come Out And Play, this song demonstrates the band's ability to craft infectious hooks within a structured rock framework. It remains a testament to their enduring influence on alternative rock, showcasing a sound that resonated with audiences seeking both intensity and accessibility in their music.


Album Lyrics: Americana [1998]


The Offspring
"Americana [1998]"


1. Welcome
2. Have You Ever
3. Staring At The Sun
4. Feelings
5. She's Got Issues
6. Walla Walla
7. The End Of The Line
8. No Brakes
9. Americana
10. Pay The Man