Cut Your Hair
Pavement Lyrics

Darlin' don't you go and cut your hair
Don't change yourself for someone else

Do you think it's gonna make him change?
Changing your appearance won't make someone like you more

"I'm just a boy with a new haircut"
People can reinvent themselves, but it doesn't necessarily change who they are at their core

And that's a pretty nice haircut
Acknowledging that the new look is aesthetically pleasing

Charts are like a puzzle
Success in the music industry is complex and hard to predict

Hitmen wearin' muzzles
People in power use their influence to control and manipulate others

Hesitate, you die
Inaction or indecision can have dire consequences

Look around, around
Be aware of your surroundings and situation

The second drummer drowned
People in the music industry can easily get lost or overwhelmed

His telephone is found
Even in death, technology follows us

Music scene is crazy
The music industry is chaotic and unpredictable

Bands start up each and every day
New trends and performers emerge all the time

I saw another one just the other day
The singer encounters new artists frequently

A special new band
Noticing something different or unique about a particular group

I don't remember lying
The singer is truthful and genuine

I don't remember a line
Songs or lyrics don't stick with the artist the way they used to

I don't remember a word
The artist is disconnected from the music scene and indifferent to its trends

But I don't care
The singer is apathetic to the opinions of others

I care
But at the same time, the singer cares at least a little bit

I really don't care
The artist is trying to convince themselves that they don't care

Did you see the drummer's hair?
Recognizing that appearance is a major part of the music industry, even for drummers

"Advertising looks and chops a must
In the music industry, marketability is just as important as talent

No big hair!"
Big hairstyles aren't in fashion right now

Songs mean a lot
At their core, songs have the power to convey emotion and connect with people

When songs are bought
But in the music industry, artists are commodified and songs are marketed like products

And so are you
People are also commodified and marketed like products

Face right down to the practice room
Hard work and practice are key to success

Attention and fame's a career
Many people pursue fame and attention as a means to make a living

Career, career, career, career, career
The music industry can be a cutthroat career path that requires constant effort and attention