Sell Out
Reel Big Fish · Greatest Hit & More [2009]
Intro:
"Well I know you can't
Work in fast food all your life
But don't sign that
Paper tonight"
She said, but it's too late.
Verse 1:
And I don't remember what I read
Don't remember what they said
I guess it doesn't matter
I guess it doesn't matter anymore
Pre-chorus:
Cause you're gonna go to the record store
You're gonna give 'em all your money
The radio plays what they want you to hear
They tell me it's cool I just don't believe it
Chorus:
Sell out
With me, oh yeah
Sell out
With me tonight
The record companys only give me lots of money
And everything's gonna be
(Alright) (note: said 1st and 3rd times only)
Verse 2:
No more flippin' burgers
Puttin up my silly hat
You know I don't want that
No more
And I didnt ask when we get paid
Quit my day job anyway
I guess it doesn't matter
Guess it doesn't matter
Anymore
(Pre-chorus)
(Chorus)
Verse 2:
And I don't think it'll be so bad
And I know it won't be so bad
'Cause the man said that's the way it is
And the man said,
"It don't get better than this
No, no no."
So I signed on to the record company
They said they're gonna gimmie lots of money
If I play what they want you to hear
They tell me it's cool and I should believe it
(Chorus)
Yeah
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
The record company
Is gonna make everything
Alright
Ending:
"Baby don't you sign that paper tonight."
She said,
But I can't work in fast food all my life.
"Well I know you can't
Work in fast food all your life
But don't sign that
Paper tonight"
She said, but it's too late.
Verse 1:
And I don't remember what I read
Don't remember what they said
I guess it doesn't matter
I guess it doesn't matter anymore
Pre-chorus:
Cause you're gonna go to the record store
You're gonna give 'em all your money
The radio plays what they want you to hear
They tell me it's cool I just don't believe it
Chorus:
Sell out
With me, oh yeah
Sell out
With me tonight
The record companys only give me lots of money
And everything's gonna be
(Alright) (note: said 1st and 3rd times only)
Verse 2:
No more flippin' burgers
Puttin up my silly hat
You know I don't want that
No more
And I didnt ask when we get paid
Quit my day job anyway
I guess it doesn't matter
Guess it doesn't matter
Anymore
(Pre-chorus)
(Chorus)
Verse 2:
And I don't think it'll be so bad
And I know it won't be so bad
'Cause the man said that's the way it is
And the man said,
"It don't get better than this
No, no no."
So I signed on to the record company
They said they're gonna gimmie lots of money
If I play what they want you to hear
They tell me it's cool and I should believe it
(Chorus)
Yeah
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
The record company
Is gonna make everything
Alright
Ending:
"Baby don't you sign that paper tonight."
She said,
But I can't work in fast food all my life.
Sell Out
Reel Big Fish's "Sell Out" stands as a quintessential example of their signature blend of punk energy and Southern rock swagger. Released on the 2009 greatest hits compilation, the track captures the band's irreverent spirit and knack for blending humor with high-octane performance. The song reflects the group's broader discography, which often tackles themes of authenticity and commercialization while delivering catchy, riff-driven melodies. As a staple of their live shows and radio rotations, "Sell Out" exemplifies the band's ability to maintain a distinct voice within the alternative rock landscape, appealing to fans who appreciate their chaotic yet melodic approach to songwriting.