Lyric discussion by Baal666 

Cover art for Pay The Man lyrics by Offspring, The

This song, like many rock and roll songs, is just an anthem against "the man". "the man" of course being any figure of authority oppressing the narator, whether it is the government, the boss, the parents, God or whatever...

There must be some confusion. Each person is free to do as s/he pleases. (and does do as as he pleases!) And since one chooses to be free OF others, than the other finally feels free to begin life with someone new. Again, pat yourself on the back. No man or woman has ever held you back; the x's on the calendar have always been there. (seriously, no pun intended)