Sellin' Out
Golden Earring · The Red Bullet Years [2002]
She don't wanna be another face in the crowd
Gets on her feet, starts walkin' out
Looks like she's got herself some sense of direction now
All the birds in the sky sing in harmony
Sound-track to the title-roll of a success movie
Featuring little miss make believe
Everybody wants her nobody gets her
It's part of the scheme
There's a shade of doubt, she's sellin' out
I'm glad that she proved the fact
There's still some a that balls around
I'm on the couch, she's on TV
Can't help thinkin' that she's laughin' right back at me
Listen all listen here comes my favorite line
I'll do anything just to save that career of mine
All right I don't know what she's doin'
Her feet are gettin' too big for her shoes
But it sure beats the eight o'clock news
Gotta admit it yeah yeah
You just found out what it's all about
You don't wanna be another face in the crowd
Get on your feet, start walkin' out
Looks like you got yourself some sense of direction now
Beyond a shade of doubt, you're sellin' out
I'm glad that you prove the fact
There's still some of that balls around
Listen all listen there's a favorite lie
I'll do anything just to boost that career of mine
Sellin' Out
Golden Earring's "Sellin' Out" stands as a poignant song in their 2002 compilation, The Red Bullet Years, reflecting the Dutch rock band's enduring commitment to melodic storytelling. Recorded during a period where the group revisited their classic sound, the track exemplifies their signature blend of hard rock and pop sensibilities that defined their career from the 1970s through the early 2000s. The song captures the tension between loyalty and compromise, a theme frequently explored in the band's catalog. As part of a collection of re-recorded and newly released material, "Sellin' Out" serves as a testament to Golden Earring's ability to maintain their distinctive voice while engaging with contemporary audiences. Its enduring appeal lies in its raw energy and the emotional resonance of its lyrics, which continue to resonate with fans of classic rock and Dutch music history.