| It’s 2006, the consumer’s still pissed
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| Won’t take it anymore so I’m writing a list
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| Don’t try to resist this paradigm shift
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| The music revolution cannot be dismissed
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| $ 18.98 Iggy Pop CD?
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| What if I can get it from my sister for free?
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| It’s all about marketing Clive Davis, see?
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| If fans buy the shirt then they get the mp3
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| Music was a product now it is a service
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| Major record labels why are you trying to hurt us?
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| Epic’s up in my face like, «Don't steal our songs Lars,»
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| While Sony sells the burners that are burning CD-R's
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| So Warner, EMI, hear me clearly
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| Universal Music, update your circuitry
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| They sue little kids downloading hit songs
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| They think that makes sense
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| When they know that it’s wrong
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| Hey Mr. Record Man
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| The joke’s on you
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| Running your label
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| Like it was 1992
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| Hey Mr. Record Man,
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| Your system can’t compete
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| It’s the New Artist Model
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| File transfer complete
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| Download this song!
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| Download this song!
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| Download this song!
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| I know I’m rhyming fast, but the message is clear
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| You don’t need a million dollars to launch a career
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| If your style is unique and you practice what you preach
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| Minor Threat and Jello both have things to teach!
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| I’ve got G5 production, concept videos
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| Touring with a laptop, rocking packed shows
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| The old-school major deal? |
| It makes no sense
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| Indentured servitude, the costs are too immense!
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| Their finger’s in the dam but the crack keeps on growing
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| Can’t sell bottled water when it’s freely flowing
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| Record sales slipping, down 8 percent
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| Increased download sales, you can’t prevent
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| Satellite radio and video games
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| Changed the terrain, it will never be same
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| Did you know in ten years labels won’t exist?
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| Goodbye DVD’s, and compact disks!
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| Hey Mr. Record Man,
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| What’s wrong with you
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| Still living off your catalogue
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| From 1982
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| Hey Mr. Record Man,
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| Your system can’t compete
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| It’s the new artist model
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| File transfer complete
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| Download this song!
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| Download this song!
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| Download this song!
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| You know, we just wanted a level playing field.
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| You’ve overcharged us for music for years, and now we’re
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| Just trying to find a fair balance. |
| I hate to say it, but:
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| Welcome to the future.
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| Download this song!
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| Download this song!
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| Download this song!
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| Hey Mr. Record Man
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| The joke’s on you
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| Running your label
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| Like it was 1992
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| Hey Mr. Record Man,
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| Your system can’t compete
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| It’s the New Artist Model
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| File transfer complete |