Just Got Paid
Mastodon and Billy Gibbons Lyrics
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I got me a pocket full of change
I said, I just got paid today
I got me a pocket full of change
If you believe like workin' hard all day
Just step in my shoes and take my pay
When I hit the ground I was on the run
I had one glad hand and the other behind
You can have yours, just give me mine
When the hound dog barkin' in the black of the night
Stick my hand in my pocket, everything's all right
I just got paid today
I got me a pocket full of change, yes, I do
I said, black sheep, black, do you got some wool?
I said yes I do, man, my bag is full
It's the root of evil and you know the rest
But it's way ahead of what's second best
I want to suck your blood
The song "Just Got Paid" by Mastodon, featuring Billy Gibbons, is a blues-rock anthem that discusses the joys of receiving a paycheck after working hard. The first verse celebrates the feeling of having a pocket full of change after getting paid, suggesting that hard work can pay off in tangible ways. The chorus then talks about the singer's belief in working hard all day and taking home their earned pay.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's backstory, explaining that they were born into poverty and had to work hard from the moment they entered the world. Despite being dealt a tough hand in life, the singer developed a strong work ethic and made the most of their situation. The verse also includes a line about having one hand outstretched for help, while keeping the other hand behind their back to fend for themselves.
The third verse contains a metaphor about a barking hound dog in the black of night, which could symbolize the difficulties and obstacles that can arise in life. However, the singer suggests that as long as they have their paycheck in their pocket, everything will be all right.
Overall, "Just Got Paid" celebrates the value of hard work and the reward of financial success. It also touches on the idea that life can be tough, but having a job and getting paid for it can provide stability and comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
I just got paid today
I have just been paid my salary today
I got me a pocket full of change
I have got some extra cash in my pocket
I said, I just got paid today
I am repeating that I got paid today
I got me a pocket full of change
I still have some extra cash in my pocket
If you believe like workin' hard all day
If you also believe in working hard every day
Just step in my shoes and take my pay
You can take my salary if you work as hard as I do
I was born my papa's son
I am my father's child from birth
When I hit the ground I was on the run
I was very active as a child from the beginning
I had one glad hand and the other behind
One of my hands was free to shake hands with people, and the other was behind my back
You can have yours, just give me mine
I don't want anything of yours, I just want what belongs to me
When the hound dog barkin' in the black of the night
When I hear a dog barking at night
Stick my hand in my pocket, everything's all right
I feel secure because I have some extra money in my pocket
I got me a pocket full of change, yes, I do
I still have some extra money in my pocket
I said, black sheep, black, do you got some wool?
I am asking a black sheep if it has any wool
I said yes I do, man, my bag is full
The black sheep replies that it has a lot of wool
It's the root of evil and you know the rest
Money is considered the root of all evil
But it's way ahead of what's second best
However, it is still better than anything else
I want to suck your blood
This line is not from the song Just Got Paid and is unrelated
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Written by: BILLY GIBBONS, BILL HAM
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