Regular People (Conceit)
Pantera · Original Album Series [2011]
That you think you own
You had that smartass attitude
It's time to stop the fiction
I live it every day
While your mind's far away
I'm out here putting pride on the line
And you case on me with pure respect
One change
At one thing
Hard time is coming
My time, your pain
I reign on you
(pre-chorus)
You think you own
I take away
Take it with me
You think you own
I take away
Make it my own
(chorus)x2
Most regular people would say, "It's hard!'
And any streetwise son of a bitch knows
Don't fuck with this!
Then so many times
You practiced in the mirror
To be just like me
but you just can't see
(you ain't got the balls, son)
I fight for love of brother
Your friends fight one another
You can't see because your head's up your ass
And just in case you think your bad
I crush your rush
I rule, you fool
I'm immovable stone in your world of weak--
I speak!
(pre chorus)x2
(chorus)x2
(solo)
(chorus)x2
Don't fuck with this!
Regular People (Conceit)
Released on Pantera's 2011 compilation Original Album Series, 'Regular People (Conceit)' stands as a rare studio recording from the band's early 1980s era. The track features the distinctive vocal style of Phil Anselmo, showcasing his raw, aggressive delivery that would later define the groove metal genre. While the song was originally recorded during the band's formative years, it was not included on their initial releases and remained a hidden gem until its inclusion in this retrospective collection. The composition reflects the high-energy, technical proficiency characteristic of Pantera's early work, serving as a testament to the band's evolution from thrash metal influences into their signature sound. Its rediscovery offers listeners a glimpse into the creative process behind the group's most iconic albums.