Lyric discussion by owenparry26 

Cover art for Cut-Out lyrics by John Frusciante

He'll pay to be cut out of this cycle of futility? Thats my first interpretation anyway.

moments taking eachothers place is just an example of nothing eventful, just time passing. never knowing who you are - constraints on people's knowledge. This of course would assume that 'knowing' who you are is essential - and since you can't the songwriter would pay to be cut out of such a cycle.

I like this song a lot - however, I think that it also assumes certain things that neglect the possibility of other important things in life. maybe I just don't get it yet - who knows. I'll keep listening to it regardless.