Why Don't You Get a Job?
The Offspring
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My friend's got a girlfriend Man, he hates that bitch He tells me every day He says, "Man, I really gotta lose my chick In the worst kind of way" She sits on her ass He works his hands to the bone To give her money every payday But she wants more dinero just to stay at home Well, my friend You gotta say I won't pay, I won't pay, no way Na-na, why don't you get a job? Say no way, say no way, no way Na-na, why don't you get a job? I guess all his money, well, it isn't enough To keep her bill collectors at bay I guess all his money, well, it isn't enough 'Cause that girl's got expensive taste I won't pay, I won't pay, no way Na-na, why don't you get a job? Say no way, say no way, no way Na-na, why don't you get a job? Well, I guess it ain't easy doing nothing at all, oh yeah But hey, man, free rides just don't come along Every day (let me tell you about my other friend now) My friend's got a boyfriend, man, she hates that dick (this guy) She tells me every day (woo, every day now) He wants more dinero just to stay at home Well, my friend You gotta say (gotta say) I won't pay, I won't pay, no way Na-na, why don't you get a job? Say no way, say no way, no way Na-na, why don't you get a job? (Oh yeah) I won't give you no money, I always pay (no money) Na-na, why don't you get a job? (Get a job) Say no way, say no way, no way Na-na, why don't you get a job?
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Written by: Bryan Holland
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Why Don't You Get a Job" is a song by American punk rock band, The Offspring. It was released as the second single from their fifth studio album, "Americana" in 1999.
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Song ThemeLyrically, the song narrates a story about a man whose girlfriend always demands money from him. The man resolves that the best solution would be for her to get a job, hence the title of the song.
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Music StyleThe song is known for its blend of punk rock with elements of ska and pop, which made it a unique sound in the band's catalog.
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Chart Performance"Why Don't You Get a Job?" was a significant success for The Offspring. It peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in the U.S and reached the Top 10 in several other countries, including the UK and Australia.
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ControversiesThe song has drawn comparisons to The Beatles song “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da”. However, The Offspring's frontman, Dexter Holland, has stated that the similarity was unintentional.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by McG, was a satirical take on various popular culture references, including Titanic, The Jerry Springer Show, and Forrest Gump, among others.
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Popular Culture"Why Don’t You Get a Job?" has been included in the soundtracks of several popular television shows and movies, including "The Simpsons" and "American Pie 2," which demonstrates its long-lasting popularity.
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VersatilityUnlike many punk rock songs, "Why Don't You Get a Job?" features a variety of musical instruments including trumpet and tuba besides the traditional guitar, bass, and drums.
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Song ParodyThe song is known for its comedic and almost parody-like lyrics, which is something The Offspring have done in several of their songs but it stands out in this one.
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Live PerformancesThe song is still a staple of The Offspring's live performances, attracting cheerful crowd responses with its cheeky and relatable lyrics.
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