I'm Paying Taxes What Am I Buyin'
The J.B.'s Lyrics


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I'm paying taxes but what am I buying?
A whole lot of government muscle and everybody crying
I'm paying taxes, and everybody [unverified]
A whole lot of government muscle and everybody crying

I'm paying taxes but what am I buying?
A whole lot of government muscle and everybody crying
I'm paying taxes but what am I buying?
A whole lot of government muscle and everybody crying

I'm paying taxes but what am I buying?
A whole lot of government muscle and everybody crying




I'm paying taxes but what am I buying?
A whole lot of government muscle and everybody crying

Overall Meaning

The J.B.'s song "I'm Payin' Taxes What Am I Buyin'" features lyrics that express frustration towards the concept of paying taxes. The repetition of the line "I'm paying taxes but what am I buying?" highlights the feeling that one is contributing to the government but unsure of where the money is being allocated.


The lyric "a whole lot of government muscle" refers to the various government agencies and programs that are funded by taxes. However, the mention of "everybody crying" suggests that despite the funding, the government is not necessarily improving the lives of citizens as much as it should be.


The song can be interpreted as a critique of government spending and a call for more accountability and transparency. The repetitive nature of the lyrics emphasizes the ongoing frustration many people have with paying taxes without a clear understanding of how the money is being used.


Overall, "I'm Payin' Taxes What Am I Buyin'" is a social commentary on the relationship between citizens and their government.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm paying taxes but what am I buying?
Questioning the use of taxes paid and what benefits these taxes bring.


A whole lot of government muscle and everybody crying
Taxes are used to build political power and there is widespread dissatisfaction among taxpayers about how these taxes are spent.


I'm paying taxes, and everybody [unverified]
Uncertain about who benefits from taxes paid and whether these benefits are justified.


I'm paying taxes but what am I buying?
Questioning the use of taxes paid and what benefits these taxes bring.


A whole lot of government muscle and everybody crying
Taxes are used to build political power and there is widespread dissatisfaction among taxpayers about how these taxes are spent.


I'm paying taxes but what am I buying?
Questioning the use of taxes paid and what benefits these taxes bring.


A whole lot of government muscle and everybody crying
Taxes are used to build political power and there is widespread dissatisfaction among taxpayers about how these taxes are spent.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRED WESLEY, JAMES BROWN

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