Payable on Death (abbreviated as P.O.D.) is an American nu metal band from … Read Full Bio ↴Payable on Death (abbreviated as P.O.D.) is an American nu metal band from San Diego, California, formed in 1992. The band's line-up consists of vocalist Sonny Sandoval, drummer Wuv Bernardo, guitarist Marcos Curiel, and bassist Traa Daniels. They have released six major label studio albums along with two independent albums and have sold over 12 million records worldwide. Over the course of their career, the band have also received three Grammy Award nominations, contributed to numerous motion picture soundtracks and toured internationally. With their third studio album, The Fundamental Elements of Southtown, they achieved their initial mainstream success; the album was certified Platinum by the RIAA in 2000. Their following studio album, Satellite, continued the band's success with the singles, "Alive" and "Youth of the Nation", pushing it to go triple platinum.

Discography:

1. Snuff the Punk (1994)
2. Brown (1996)
3. The Fundamental Elements of Southtown (1999)
4. Satellite (2001)
5. Payable on Death (2003)
6. Testify (2006)
7. When Angels & Serpents Dance (2008)
8. Murdered Love (2012)
9. The Awakening (2015)
10. Circles (2018)

Space
P.O.D. Lyrics

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Here we come
Top white is the size, you might have heard
If the word ain't fillin the streets that beat the third
The fourth the fifth already
Make my belly get sick
The way you talkin so loud
Who you rollin with?
Poor coward, you're sweet and sour

Let me introduce you to friend of ours
You better look both ways before you cross this road
You wanna tangle with the boys
What you waitin for?
Wha?

If you got something to say
(yeah)
Haha
You better say it
(why why?)
Or don't even look my way
(I wa-wantcha to, wa-wa-wantcha to)
Yeah, and if you pull that card to play
(yeah yeah)
Haha
You better play it
Cause if not get outa my face and don't waste my time.
(come on)

Street tested, Diego approved.
Make your move, my crew we're living proof
From the bottom to the top, top to the bottom
We got 'em on lock, and lock is how we got 'em.
Gave birth to this game, paid dues for the name
If your trend's 'bout to end then I'ma send it away.
I was built for this moment, I own it, I take the blame.
Keep talkin' real big and watch me do big things
What?

If you got something to say
(yeah)
Haha
You better say it
(why why?)
Or don't even look my way (I wa-wantcha to, wa-wa-wantcha to)
Yeah, and if you pull that card to play
(yeah yeah)
Haha
You better play it
Cause if not get outa my face and don't waste my time.

If you got something to say
Haha
You better say it
Or don't even look my way (I wa-wantcha to, wa-wa-wantcha to)
Yeah, and if you pull that card to play
Haha
You better play it
Cause if not get outa my face and don't waste my time.

(I wantcha to, I wa-wa-wantcha to, I wantcha to, I wa-wa-wantcha to, I wantcha to, I wa-wa-wantcha to)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Space" by P.O.D. are all about confidence and self-assuredness. The song starts off with a warning to those who would try to challenge the band, telling them to "look both ways before you cross this road" and that they don't have time for "poor cowards" who talk loud but have nothing to back it up. The lyrics serve as a warning to anyone who would try to step to P.O.D. that they are not to be messed with.

The chorus of the song is a catchy and confident declaration that if someone has something to say, they better say it to the band's face. The repetition of "I wa-wantcha to, wa-wa-wantcha to" gives the song a playful quality, while also emphasizing the strength of the band's conviction.

The second verse continues the theme of strength and self-assuredness, with lyrics about the band's ability to dominate in their field. They claim to have "gave birth to this game" and warn that they will send any trends that threaten to oust them "away". The song builds to a climax with the repetition of the chorus, with the vocalist urging his detractors to "play their card" and prove themselves or get out of the band's face.

Overall, the lyrics to "Space" are a brash and aggressive declaration of the band's strength and confidence. They are unapologetically themselves and are not afraid to assert their dominance over anyone who would challenge them.

Line by Line Meaning

Here we come
We are approaching

Top white is the size, you might have heard
We are a powerful force that people are aware of

If the word ain't fillin the streets that beat the third The fourth the fifth already
Our reputation and impact have already spread far and wide

Make my belly get sick The way you talkin so loud Who you rollin with? Poor coward, you're sweet and sour Let me introduce you to friend of ours You better look both ways before you cross this road You wanna tangle with the boys What you waitin for? Wha?
Your arrogance and disrespect are making me physically ill. You claim to be tough, but you're a weak and indecisive person. Allow me to introduce you to our group of associates, and advise you to proceed with caution if you choose to challenge us

If you got something to say (yeah) Haha You better say it (why why?) Or don't even look my way (I wa-wantcha to, wa-wa-wantcha to) Yeah, and if you pull that card to play (yeah yeah) Haha You better play it Cause if not get outa my face and don't waste my time. (come on)
If you have a concern or complaint, speak up directly and honestly. If you try to challenge me or bluff your way through, you will regret it and face consequences

Street tested, Diego approved. Make your move, my crew we're living proof From the bottom to the top, top to the bottom We got 'em on lock, and lock is how we got 'em. Gave birth to this game, paid dues for the name If your trend's 'bout to end then I'ma send it away. I was built for this moment, I own it, I take the blame. Keep talkin' real big and watch me do big things What?
We have been tested and approved by the streets and our community. We have earned our success through hard work and dedication. We control the game and will eliminate any competition that poses a threat. We are confident and capable, and will always rise to the occasion

If you got something to say (yeah) Haha You better say it (why why?) Or don't even look my way (I wa-wantcha to, wa-wa-wantcha to) Yeah, and if you pull that card to play (yeah yeah) Haha You better play it Cause if not get outa my face and don't waste my time.
Once again, if you have a problem or issue, speak up clearly and directly. If you try to test us, you will suffer the consequences. Don't waste our time if you're not prepared to handle the outcome

(I wantcha to, I wa-wa-wantcha to, I wantcha to, I wa-wa-wantcha to, I wantcha to, I wa-wa-wantcha to)
Reinforcing the idea that the artist wants the other person to speak honestly and directly

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Comments from YouTube:

@VersaBreak

13y↑11

Thanks, man. YouTube seems to be the only way I can find the rare P.O.D. songs anymore.

@JacobG1985

13y↑9

Thanks for this! I've been looking for this for years since I played the demo for Amplitude!

@AGNTthrasher

13y↑4

Just put my CD in and tried to download the track....needless to say, the websites offline. Thanks for keeping this song alive and available for everyone!

@tjedwards6745

3y↑2

Wow! Cool! I have the version of the CD with the remix of this song, which is cool, but it’s so awesome to finally hear the original!! Thanks so much for posting!!