It's kind of funny in its own little way
The words that you sing and the music you play
Is all a far cry from my company
But you are happy to sell me your integrity

The Mrs. needs a new swimming pool
It's important to make the whole neighborhood drool
Social status is everything
Repeat after me: Mammon is King

I got the rights to you
There's nothing you can do
I got the rights to you, you, you
Rights to you, rights to you, rights to you
I've got the rights to you

Can't take a piss without a written permission
Pay the price for some recognition
To step out of line is no stroll in the park
That pretty little smile is a registered trademark

Your butt is mine until you grow old
The dotted line says you'll do as you're told
Sit! Stand! Bark! Moo like a cow
Rollover! Bend over! You're my product now

I got the rights to you
There's nothing you can do
I got the rights to you, you, you
Rights to you, rights to you, rights to you
I've got the rights to you

I own the rights to you
There's nothing you can do
You're just a pair of jeans
Singing lame evergreens

I got the rights to you
There's nothing you can do
I got the rights to you, you, you

I got the rights to you
There's nothing you can do
I got the rights to you, you, you
Rights to you, rights to you, rights to you
I've got the rights to you


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    This song is obviously about materialism. Very very straightforward. I absolutely love the oddly-timed guitar riff in the beginning and after the chorus. Also that drum during the chorus. This band is incredible!

    pakistanimanon July 25, 2006   Link
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    my guess is his vision of whats like to be to the other side of the contract: the big record label treating their bands as they please

    Arakeon January 05, 2012   Link

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