You're Gonna Go Far Kid
The Offspring Lyrics

Show me how to lie, you're getting better all the time
The singer is impressed with the listener's ability to deceive and manipulate.

And turning all against the one is an art that's hard to teach
Causing a group to turn against an individual requires a unique set of skills that are not easily teachable.

Another clever word sets off an unsuspecting herd
Using a carefully chosen word can manipulate people into following without them even realizing.

And as you step back into line, a mob jumps to their feet
Returning to conformity after going against the group can make the same group praise and admire the individual.

Now dance, fucker, dance, man, he never had a chance
Commanding someone who never stood a chance to do something they wouldn't do normally.

And no one even knew it was really only you
The listener successfully managed to deceive everyone and make them think they were not responsible.

And now you steal away
The listener manages to get away with what they had done.

Take him out today
The listener is referring to taking down an individual they see as a threat.

Nice work you did
The artist acknowledges the impressive performance of the listener.

You're gonna go far, kid
The listener's success in deception and manipulation will take them far in life.

With a thousand lies and a good disguise
The singer recognizes the power of being able to deceive people through many lies and a convincing disguise.

Hit 'em right between the eyes
Aiming to hurt others by manipulating them into doing something against their best interests.

When you walk away, nothing more to say
After successfully manipulating someone, there's no need for further discussion or explanation.

See the lightning in your eyes
The listener's eyes reveal their cleverness and success in manipulation.

See 'em running for their lives
Realizing the listener's true intentions, people are trying to flee the situation and protect themselves.

Slowly out of line, and drifting closer in your sight
The listener is becoming more observant of those they want to manipulate, waiting for the best moment to strike.

So play it out, I'm wide awake, it's a scene about me
The listener is in control of the situation and the artist is fully aware of it.

There's something in your way and now someone is gonna pay
The listener has encountered an obstacle and is willing to harm someone to get what they want.

Trust deceived
The listener has deceived the trust of others.

Now you'll lead the way
The listener is now in charge and everyone else will follow their lead.

Show the light of day
The listener will reveal their true intentions and plans in the most strategic way possible.

Clever alibis, Lord of the Flies
The listener is skilled in creating false evidence to support their lies, like the character in the novel who manipulates others to their own advantage.

Dance, fucker, dance
The singer wants the listener to continue their successful manipulation tactics.

It was really only you
The listener has managed to make everything appear as if it wasn't their doing, even though it was.