The Payoff
Royal Deluxe Lyrics
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Let it go
The fire catch
Explode
Blow your mind
One more time
Hurricane
I'm buck wild
Honey child
Ain't a line
That I won't cross
This is the payoff!
Oh! Oh!
This is the payoff!
Oh! Oh!
Bright lights
Big city
Smell the cash
You know it's dirty
You never can
Get enough
Taking names
Digging graves
Pull the trigger
And walk away
It's just the cost
To be the boss
This is the payoff!
Oh! Oh!
This is the payoff!
Oh! Oh!
I won't let anyone, get in my way
No one can, can take my pay - the payoff! Oh!
This is the payoff!
Oh! Oh!
This is the payoff!
Oh! Oh!
The song "The Payoff" by Royal Deluxe is an empowering track that discusses the rewards of hard work and the price of success. The opening lines of "Light a match, let it go, the fire catch, explode, blow your mind one more time" paint an image of taking risks and embracing the unknown; it's about taking a step back and watching your dreams ignite into a raging fire. The lyrics "Hurricane running through my veins, I'm buck wild, honey child, ain't a line that I won't cross" further highlight the theme of taking risks and pushing boundaries - the artist is declaring their willingness to do whatever it takes to achieve their goals.
The chorus of the song, "This is the payoff", is an anthem that celebrates the payoff of hard work and perseverance. The lines "Bright lights, big city, smell the cash, you know it's dirty" speaks to the harsh realities of success; it's not always glamorous or ethical. However, the artist is willing to go through it all, "taking names, digging graves, pull the trigger, and walk away" to get what they want. The song reinforces the idea that nothing is impossible if you're willing to work hard for it.
Overall, "The Payoff" is an empowering track that encourages listeners to take risks and go after their dreams. It's a celebration of hard work and perseverance, and a reflection of the struggles that come with success.
Line by Line Meaning
Light a match
Start something dangerous or destructive
Let it go
Allow it to happen without intervention
The fire catch
The dangerous or destructive event starts to gain momentum
Explode
The event reaches its climax
Blow your mind
The event is shocking or impressive
One more time
The event is repeated and will continue to be repeated
Hurricane
A force of nature that cannot be stopped
Running through my veins
A feeling that is intense and all-consuming
I'm buck wild
I'm reckless and out of control
Honey child
A term of endearment for someone close
Ain't a line
I will not be restricted by established boundaries or rules
That I won't cross
I am willing to do anything to succeed
This is the payoff! Oh! Oh!
This is the moment of success and triumph
Bright lights
The allure of fame and fortune
Big city
A place where dreams can come true
Smell the cash
The realization that money is the ultimate goal
You know it's dirty
The pursuit of money often involves immoral or unethical behavior
You never can
There is no limit to how much money is desired
Get enough
The insatiable desire for more and more money
Taking names
Identifying those who stand in the way of success
Digging graves
Planning the downfall of those who stand in the way of success
Pull the trigger
Taking decisive and irreversible action
And walk away
Avoiding responsibility for the consequences of those actions
It's just the cost
There is always a price to pay for success
To be the boss
To be in control and to succeed at any cost
I won’t let anyone, get in my way
I am determined to succeed, and will not be deterred by obstacles or opposition
No one can, can take my pay - the payoff! Oh!
No one can take away the success and wealth that has been achieved
Writer(s): James Weaver, Tyrone Wells, Samuel Getz
Contributed by Jonathan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Branimir Horvat
This deserves so much more views then it actually has.
玉兔
The song that makes you feel like a badass
Meisterling
Justin Lim Why do I find these songs so late ._. And I have to listen it so many times until I hate it, like 30 times a day.
Washington Matheus
Que banda foda do carai !!!
Rahmy Adietya
love this song
my2cents2u
This is on my workout playlist. The louder I play it, the heavier the weight. =[[]]=====[[]]=
8FreakyMM8
This kicks arse.
Tyson Cott
KAWASAKI did well using this song in there vid for the new H2 SX
Macht
lol u know when Kevin heard this he was like 'oh my damn..' an started vibing like hell to it
Harlynn Queen
He's doing the riddlers signature move