You're Gonna Go Far Kid
● The Offspring Lyrics
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You're getting better all the time
And turning all against the one
Is an art that's hard to teach
Another clever word
Sets off an unsuspecting herd
And as you get back into line
A mob jumps to their feet
Now dance, fucker, dance
Man, he never had a chance
And no one even knew
It was really only you
And now you steal away
Take him out today
Nice work you did
You're gonna go far, kid
With a thousand lies
And a good disguise
Hit 'em right between the eyes
Hit 'em right between the eyes
When you walk away
Nothing more to say
See the lightning in your eyes
See 'em running for their lives
Slowly out of line
And drifting closer in your sights
So play it out I'm wide awake
It's a scene about me
There's something in your way
And now someone is gonna pay
And if you can't get what you want
Well it's all because of me
Now dance, fucker, dance
Man, I never had a chance
And no one even knew
It was really only you
And now you'll lead the way
Show the light of day
Nice work you did
You're gonna go far, kid, trust, deceived!
With a thousand lies
And a good disguise
Hit 'em right between the eyes
Hit 'em right between the eyes
When you walk away
Nothing more to say
See the lightning in your eyes
See 'em running for their lives
Now dance, fucker, dance
He never had a chance
And no one even knew
It was really only you
So dance, fucker, dance
I never had a chance
It was really only you
With a thousand lies
And a good disguise
Hit 'em right between the eyes
Hit 'em right between the eyes
When you walk away
Nothing more to say
See the lightning in your eyes
See 'em running for their lives
Clever alibis, Lord of the flies
Hit 'em right between the eyes
Hit 'em right between the eyes
When you walk away
Nothing more to say
See the lightning in your eyes
See 'em running for their lives
The Offspring's song "You're Gonna Go Far, Kid" is a dark and satirical commentary on the art of manipulation and deceit. The song takes on the perspective of a manipulative and conniving individual who revels in their ability to control those around them. The lyrics illustrate the ease with which lies and clever words can turn people against one another, and how the instigator can use this to their advantage. The chorus, "Now dance, fucker, dance / Man, he never had a chance / And no one even knew / It was really only you," highlights the sense of power and control that the manipulator feels over their victim.
The second half of the song takes on a somewhat more introspective tone, as the lyrics suggest that the instigator is ultimately the one responsible for their own situation. Lines like "And if you can't get what you want / Well it's all because of me" suggest that the manipulator is aware of their own role in their misfortunes, but is largely apathetic about it. The song ends on a note of triumph, as the manipulator revels in their success and the satisfaction of having achieved their goals, no matter the cost.
Line by Line Meaning
Show me how to lie
Teach me how to deceive
You're getting better all the time
Your skills at manipulation are improving
And turning all against the one
Making everyone turn against a single person
Is an art that's hard to teach
It's difficult to teach the skill of turning others against someone
Another clever word
Using another deceitful statement
Sets off an unsuspecting herd
It triggers a reaction from a group of people who are unaware of the situation
And as you get back into line
As you conform to societal norms
A mob jumps to their feet
A group of people support you and follow you blindly
Now dance, fucker, dance
Now follow my orders, no matter what
Man, he never had a chance
The victim was helpless from the beginning
And no one even knew
No one suspected the mastermind behind it
It was really only you
The success was due to the strategist's skills
And now you steal away
And now you take away what's not yours
Take him out today
Get rid of the person you set your eyes on today
Nice work you did
You succeeded in your cunning plan
You're gonna go far, kid
Your talent for manipulation will take you places
With a thousand lies
With countless deceitful statements
And a good disguise
And a convincing façade
Hit 'em right between the eyes
Aim to deceive them successfully
When you walk away
When you leave the scene
Nothing more to say
You've achieved your goal, so there's nothing more to discuss
See the lightning in your eyes
See the excitement and satisfaction of your accomplishment in your eyes
See 'em running for their lives
People are afraid and trying to escape the situation
Slowly out of line
Gradually stepping away from societal norms
And drifting closer in your sights
And getting closer to what you're aiming for
So play it out I'm wide awake
So execute your plan, I'm fully alert
It's a scene about me
I'm at the center of this manipulative scheme
There's something in your way
There's an obstacle that stands between you and your goal
And now someone is gonna pay
Now, someone will be the scapegoat
And if you can't get what you want
If you can't achieve your goals
Well it's all because of me
It's because I didn't play my role as expected
Now you'll lead the way
Now you'll take charge and control the situation
Show the light of day
Show what you have successfully accomplished
Nice work you did
You succeeded in your cunning plan
You're gonna go far, kid, trust, deceived!
You'll achieve greatness through your deceiving tactics
Clever alibis, Lord of the flies
Smart excuses and manipulative strategies, the mastermind behind chaos
Hit 'em right between the eyes
Aim to deceive them successfully
When you walk away
When you leave the scene
Nothing more to say
You've achieved your goal, so there's nothing more to discuss
See the lightning in your eyes
See the excitement and satisfaction of your accomplishment in your eyes
See 'em running for their lives
People are afraid and trying to escape the situation
Lyrics © Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
Written by: Bryan Keith Holland
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