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Intro:
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Verse
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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, AmI, 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 systAm can't compete
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It's the New Artist Model
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File transfer complete
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La la la la la la la la Download this song!
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La la la la la la la la Download this song!
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La la la la la la la la Download this song!
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Verse
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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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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 systAm can't compete
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It's the New Artist Model
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File transfer complete
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La la la la la la la la Download this song!
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La la la la la la la la Download this song!
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La la la la la la la la 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?
Welcome to the future.