Paid My Money
Fear of Pop was an experimental recording project by Ben Folds and Caleb So… Read Full Bio ↴Fear of Pop was an experimental recording project by Ben Folds and Caleb Southern (Ben Folds Five's long time producer), along with John Mark Painter (Fleming and John), William Shatner and others. Their sole album "Volume 1" was released in 1997.

Paid My Money
Fear Of Pop Lyrics


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Turn up the music
Thanks
I paid my money
And I'm gonna see all the movie

I paid my money
And I'm gonna see all the movie
And it's gonna be good
I'm telling you people it's gonna be real good

'Cause I paid my money
I paid my money
Bring it on
Yeah

I see people leaving early
They don't know what they're missing
They don't know what they're missing
They're missing half the movie

And I'll not be screwed
I'll not be screwed like the people leaving early
'Cause I paid my money
I paid my money

I paid
I paid
I paid

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Ho!
Roll up the windows
I hear a tale about a store

Where pain's for free
And if I ask for more
I don't pay my money
And it's terrible pain

And it's all for free
And if I ask for more
They're gonna give it to me
I'll not be screwed

(I'll not be screwed like the people leaving early)
(I'll not be screwed)
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Funky bass

Yeah
Ho!
I paid my money (I paid my money)
And I'm gonna see all the movie

I paid my money (I paid my money)
And I'm gonna see all the movie
And it's gonna be good (it's gonna be good)
And I'm telling you people it's gonna be real good

'Cause I paid my money (I paid my money)
I paid my money (I paid)
I paid (I paid)
I paid (I paid)
I paid (I paid)

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I paid my money
I paid my money




I paid my money
And I saw it all

Overall Meaning

The Fear of Pop song "I Paid My Money" is a commentary on the value of entertainment and the importance of getting one's money worth. The lyrics describe the singer's determination to stay for the entire movie, despite others leaving early, because they have already paid for it. The repetition of the phrase "I paid my money" emphasizes the singer's sense of entitlement to the full experience of the movie.


The second verse introduces a metaphor of pain as a commodity, highlighting the absurdity of the idea that anyone would willingly pay for something that causes them discomfort. The singer implies that, unlike pain, entertainment is worth the price of admission because it brings pleasure and fulfillment.


Overall, the song encourages listeners to appreciate and fully engage with the entertainment they pay for, rather than taking it for granted or undervaluing it.


Line by Line Meaning

Turn up the music
Increase the volume of the music


Thanks
Expressing gratitude or appreciation


I paid my money
I have paid the admission fee for the movie


And I'm gonna see all the movie
I plan to watch the entire movie


And it's gonna be good
I have high expectations for the movie experience


I'm telling you people it's gonna be real good
I am confident that the movie will be enjoyable


'Cause I paid my money
Having paid for the movie, I expect to receive a satisfactory experience


Bring it on
Challenge or invite something to happen


I see people leaving early
I have noticed that some individuals are exiting the theater before the end of the movie


They don't know what they're missing
Those who are leaving early are not aware of the content that they are missing out on


They're missing half the movie
By leaving early, these individuals are not experiencing the entirety of the movie


And I'll not be screwed
I will not allow myself to be cheated or defrauded in this situation


Like the people leaving early
Similar to the individuals exiting the movie before it ends


Rama-lama-ding-dong-she-bop-she-bop-she-bop
A nonsensical phrase, possibly indicating excitement or anticipation


Ho!
An exclamation expressing enthusiasm, surprise, or attention-grabbing


Roll up the windows
Close the car windows


I hear a tale about a store
I have heard a story about a particular store


Where pain's for free
In this store, the experience of pain is provided without cost


And if I ask for more
If I desire an increased amount of pain


I don't pay my money
I do not have to pay any additional fees


And it's terrible pain
The pain is severe or unbearable


And it's all for free
All of this pain is provided without any cost to me


They're gonna give it to me
I will receive the desired amount of pain from the store


Rama-lama-ding-dong-she-bop-she-bop-she-bop
Repeating the nonsensical phrase from earlier


Funky bass
A description of the music being played


Yeah
An exclamation indicating excitement or agreement


And I saw it all
I have viewed the entire movie as I intended to




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Written by: FOLDS

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