The band was originally formed in 1995 under the name Our Haunted Kingdom. They released a split 7" with Electric Wizard in 1996 on Rise Above Records before adopting the moniker Orange Goblin. The band's first three albums were stoner/doom metal. On 2002's Coup de Grace they began to add punk, doom metal, and other influences to their sound.
Their first five releases were issued by Rise Above Records. Rhythm guitarist Pete O'Malley left the band in 2004 to pursue a career as an artist. On December 16, 2005 the band celebrated its tenth anniversary with a concert at the Underworld club in Camden also featuring Scissorfight and Blood Island Raiders. Their 2007 album, Healing Through Fire was released on Mayan/Sanctuary Records. On September 3, 2008 the band announced that they had signed with Candlelight Records and were working on material for a new album with a September 2009 release date in mind. It was then announced in May 2009 that "Songwriting for the new album is ongoing but looks very promising with the skeleton of four or five new songs already in place. Two rough working titles for the new songs include Red Tide Rising and The Bishop's Wolf". The band had earlier announced that it had postponed the recording sessions for the new album due to "unforeseen circumstances" and apologized to the fans assuring them that "it will be worth the wait". Twelve months later, in March 2010, a statement was issued by the band stating that while they were not necessarily never going to release a new album ever again, the prospective forthcoming album was to be postponed for the foreseeable future. The band announced they will be recording new material in August 2011. Once mentioned on Ricky Gervais' XFM radio show. This recording was indeed completed in September 2011 and is set to be released early in February 2012 under the name of 'A Eulogy for the Damned' by Candlelight Records.
In mid 2010 the band's back catalog was reissued on Rise Above Records in digipack form. In mid-December 2010 they celebrated their fifteenth anniversary with support coming from British blues-rock band Firebird - featuring previous members of Carcass and Spiritual Beggars - and American doom-rock band Solace culminating in their annual Christmas show in London.
They have also played as one of the acts playing the 2011 edition of the Maryland Deathfest music festival in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States.
Just Got Paid
Orange Goblin Lyrics
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Got me a pocket full of change
Said, I just got paid today
Got me a pocket full of change
If you believe like workin' hard all day
Just step in my shoes and take my pay
I was born my papa's son
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
Got me a pocket full of change
Said, black sheep, black, do you got some wool?
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
The lyrics to Orange Goblin's song "Just Got Paid" are about the feeling of triumph and satisfaction after working hard and earning a paycheck. The singer proudly proclaims that he has just been paid and has a pocket full of change to show for it. He invites others to step into his shoes and take his pay if they too believe in working hard all day. The lyrics also touch upon the idea of being self-made, as the singer describes being born his papa's son but hitting the ground running and earning his own way in life. The phrase "When the hound dog barkin' in the black of the night, stick my hand in my pocket, everything's all right" is particularly evocative, as it suggests that having money in your pocket can provide a sense of security and ease even in the face of danger or fear.
Overall, the song celebrates the concept of being self-reliant, working hard, and earning a living. It speaks to the pride and joy that comes with being able to support oneself, as well as the sense of identity and independence that can come from that. The lyrics also touch upon the dichotomy of wealth and poverty, with the line "It's the root of evil and you know the rest, but it's way ahead of what's second best" suggesting that while money can have corrupting influences, the singer thinks it's still better than not having money at all.
Line by Line Meaning
I just got paid today
The singer received their paycheck today
Got me a pocket full of change
They now have money in their pocket
Said, I just got paid today
Reiterating that they received their paycheck today
Got me a pocket full of change
Emphasizing that they now have money
If you believe like workin' hard all day
Implying that hard work isn't always necessary to get paid
Just step in my shoes and take my pay
If someone wants their paycheck, they can work the singer's job
I was born my papa's son
The singer was born to their father
When I hit the ground I was on the run
From birth, the artist was always moving forward
I had one glad hand and the other behind
The artist was always ready to give, but also ready to take
You can have yours, just give me mine
The artist wants what they earned
When the hound dog barkin' in the black of the night
Even when things seem bad, the singer is not worried
Stick my hand in my pocket, everything's all right
Putting hand in pocket, they feel reassured by the money they have
Said, black sheep, black, do you got some wool?
Asking if the listener has resources to share
Yes, I do, man, my bag is full
The listener confirms they have resources the singer can use
It's the root of evil and you know the rest
Money can be corrupting and lead to other negative behaviors
But it's way ahead of what's second best
Despite its potential issues, money is still preferable to not having money
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BILL HAM, BILLY F GIBBONS
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