Payday
stayMellow Lyrics
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But worth the blood
Sell your soul
Just give it up
You gotta
Be seen in the right way
Its all about the payday
The house
The girl
The perfect world
The things that only I deserve
Im everything you wish you were
Forget your dreams
And get to work
All the riches in the world
We both know ghosts
Can't carry gold
I guess its all for nothing
Don't make it all for nothing
Cause im sick
Of seeing it
Shut up and take your money
I don't want to hear
Another fucker
Tell me how
I oughta live
You fucking snake
When the fuck did I ask
How much money you make
You don't know what your worth is
Talk about a big pay check
Like its worth it
I don't want to listen to you
While you run your mouth
Spit it out
Tell us how you made it now
But deep down
You're fucking miserable
All the riches in the world
We both know ghosts
Can't carry gold
I guess its all for nothing
Don't make it all for nothing
Don't kid yourself
You know you've made your bed in hell
You sold your soul
You took the prize
You'll never see the finer things in life
Is your job enough?
Is your car enough?
Is your house enough?
Is your life enough?
(ah)
This life is far from perfect
Quit trying to sell yourself
The lyrics of "Payday" by stayMellow convey a sense of disillusionment and dissatisfaction with the pursuit of material wealth and success. The song criticizes the idea of sacrificing one's values and integrity for financial gain.
In the first verse, the lyrics suggest that one may feel miserable, but still believes that the sacrifices made are worth the blood and that selling their soul is necessary to achieve success. The emphasis is placed on projecting a certain image and conforming to societal expectations, as the line "be seen in the right way" implies. It highlights the belief that everything is ultimately hinged on the pursuit of money - the payday.
The second verse depicts the singer boasting about their possessions and the perfect life they have acquired. They express a sense of entitlement and superiority over others, proclaiming themselves as deserving of these things that others only wish to have. The lyrics also suggest that the listener should abandon their own dreams and aspirations in favor of hard work and labor.
The chorus reiterates the futility of chasing material wealth. The idea that "ghosts can't carry gold" implies that in the end, all the riches in the world hold no real value. It questions the purpose of it all, emphasizing that it shouldn't be for naught.
The third verse takes a more aggressive tone, criticizing those who try to impose their opinions and judgments on others. The lyrics express frustration with individuals who boast about their financial success and attempt to dictate how others should live their lives. The use of profanity and harsh language reflects the disdain felt towards such people and their lack of understanding of what truly matters in life.
The final stanza questions whether material possessions and achievements are enough to bring true fulfillment and happiness. It challenges the listener to reflect on whether their job, car, house, or the overall pursuit of wealth is truly enough to lead a fulfilling life. The repeating question of "Is it enough?" serves as a call to examine one's priorities and to stop trying to sell oneself for superficial gains.
Overall, "Payday" is a critique of the materialistic mindset that prioritizes money and status over personal fulfillment and happiness. It encourages the listener to reevaluate their values and to quit trying to conform to societal expectations in the pursuit of a "perfect" life.
Line by Line Meaning
Miserable
Feeling unhappy and dissatisfied
But worth the blood
Despite the sacrifices and hardships, it is deemed valuable
Sell your soul
Give up your values and integrity for personal gain
Just give it up
Abandon any resistance or reluctance
You gotta
You have to
Be seen in the right way
Project a certain image to gain acceptance and validation
Its all about the payday
The ultimate focus is on monetary reward
I got
I possess
The house
A place to live
The girl
A romantic partner
The perfect world
An idealized existence
The things that only I deserve
Exclusive privileges meant for me alone
Im everything you wish you were
I embody all the qualities you aspire to have
Forget your dreams
Abandon your aspirations and ambitions
And get to work
Focus on labor and productivity
All the riches in the world
The abundance of wealth globally
We both know ghosts
Referring to the intangible or immaterial aspects of existence
Can't carry gold
Material possessions hold no value in the afterlife or beyond
I guess its all for nothing
Perhaps all efforts are ultimately meaningless
Don't make it all for nothing
Don't render all endeavors futile
Cause im sick
Because I'm tired
Of seeing it
Of witnessing the same behavior
Shut up and take your money
Stop talking and focus on accumulating wealth
I don't want to hear
I have no interest in listening
Another fucker
Another contemptible individual
Tell me how
Informing me about
I oughta live
How I should conduct my life
You fucking snake
You deceitful and treacherous person
When the fuck did I ask
I never requested or inquired
How much money you make
About your income
You don't know what your worth is
You lack understanding of your own value
Talk about a big pay check
Discussing a substantial salary
Like its worth it
As if it brings genuine fulfillment
I don't want to listen to you
I refuse to hear your opinions
While you run your mouth
Engaging in excessive and meaningless talk
Spit it out
Express it clearly and directly
Tell us how you made it now
Share the details of your success
But deep down
However, at the core
You're fucking miserable
You are genuinely unhappy and dissatisfied
Don't kid yourself
Do not deceive yourself
You know you've made your bed in hell
You are aware that you have chosen a life of suffering or damnation
You sold your soul
You traded your integrity and values for personal gain
You took the prize
You attained the desired reward
You'll never see the finer things in life
You will never experience the luxuries and pleasures of existence
Is your job enough?
Do you find satisfaction and contentment in your profession?
Is your car enough?
Are you truly fulfilled by your vehicle?
Is your house enough?
Does your dwelling provide genuine happiness?
Is your life enough?
Is your overall existence satisfying?
(ah)
An exclamation or sound expressing various emotions
This life is far from perfect
The reality of existence falls short of perfection
Quit trying to sell yourself
Stop attempting to deceive others about your own worth or happiness
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Callum Irons, Matt James East, Sam Kinley
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