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[Intro: Iggy Pop Sample]

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[Verse 1: MC Lars]

It’s 2006, the consumer’s still pissed

Won’t take it anymore so I’m writing a list

Don’t try to resist this paradigm shift

The music revolution cannot be dismissed

$18.98 Iggy pop CD

What if I can get it from my sister for free?

It’s all about marketing Clive Davis see

If fans buy the shirt then they get the mp3

Music was a product now it is a service

Major record labels, why are you trying to hurt us?

Epic’s up in my face like “don’t steal our songs Lars”

While Sony sells the burners that are burning CD-R’s

So Warner, EMI, hear me clearly

Universal music, update your circuitry

They sue little kids downloading hit songs

They think that makes sense

When they know that it’s wrong

[Hook: Jaret Reddick]

Hey Mr. Record Man the joke’s on you

Running your label like it was 1992

Hey Mr. Record Man your system can’t compete

It’s the new artist model; file transfer complete

[Chorus: MC Lars]

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[Verse 2: MC Lars]

I know I’m rhyming fast but the message is clear

You don’t need a million dollars to launch a career

If your style is unique and you practice what you preach

Minor Threat and Jello both have things to teach

I’ve got G5 production concept videos

Touring with a laptop rocking packed shows

The old-school major deal it makes no sense

Indentured servitude the costs are too immense

Their finger’s in the dam but the crack keeps on growing

Can’t sell bottled water when it’s freely flowing

Record sales slipping down 8 percent

Increased download sales you can’t prevent

Satellite radio and video games

Changed the terrain it will never be the same

Did you know in ten years labels won’t exist?

Goodbye DVDs and compact discs

[Hook: Jaret Reddick]

Hey Mr. Record Man what’s wrong with you

Still living off your catalogue from 1982

Hey Mr. Record Man your system can’t compete

It’s the new artist model; file transfer complete

[Chorus: MC Lars]

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[Bridge: MC Lars]

You know, we just wanted a level playing field. You’ve overcharged us for music for years and now we’re just trying to find a fair balance. I hate to say it but…welcome to the future

[Chorus: MC Lars]

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[Hook: Jaret Reddick and MC Lars]

Hey Mr. Record Man the joke’s on you (Download this song)

Running your label like it was 1992 (Download this song)

Hey Mr. Record Man your system can’t compete (Download this song)

It’s the new artist model file transfer complete (La la la la la la la la)

[Outro: Iggy Pop Sample]

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