It?s 2006, the consumer?s still pi**ed 

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 



* 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 



** Download this song 

Download this song 

Download this song 



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 disks 



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 



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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 



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