Pawn Shop
Sublime · Sublime [1996]
down there at the pawn shop if it's not in stone
down there at the pawn shop at no end, no way to shop
down there at the pawn shop what has been told
albino made of stone just remember that it's flesh and bone
so, why I'm down here at the pawn shop
down here at the pawn shop..down here at the pawn shop..down here at the pawn shop
what has been sold, not strickly made of stone
just remember that it's flesh and bone
and I have heard, like dike-a-bird yeah
but just remeber that it's flesh and bone
so why I'm down here at the pawn shop..down here at the pawn shop
Go!...right!...huh that's right
down here at the pawn shop it's a nifty way to shop
down here at the pawn shop it's another sold
down here at the pawn shop what has been sold
not strictly made of stone just remember that it's flesh and bone
what has been sold not strictly sold please remember that it's flesh and bone
down here at the pawn shop..down here at the pawn shop
down here at the pawn shop..down here at the pawn shop-yop-yop
hu ooh go! see......
Pawn Shop
Sublime's "Pawn Shop" stands as a defining track of the late 1990s ska-punk revival, blending infectious reggae rhythms with the band's signature blend of surf rock and hip-hop influences. Released on their seminal 1996 album, the song features lead vocalist Bradley Nowell's charismatic delivery and bassist Eric Wilson's melodic lines, creating an anthem that captures the laid-back yet energetic spirit of Southern California. The track became a staple of the genre, influencing countless artists who sought to merge punk aggression with Caribbean musical traditions. Its enduring popularity reflects the band's ability to craft music that feels both timeless and distinctly rooted in its era, cementing Sublime's legacy in popular culture.