You're Gonna Go Far, Kid
The Offspring
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Show me how to lie You're getting better all the time And turning all against the one Is an art that's hard to teach Another clever word Sets off an unsuspecting herd And as you get back into line A mob jumps to their feet Now dance, fucker, dance Man, he never had a chance And no one even knew It was really only you And now you steal away Take him out today Nice work you did You're gonna go far, kid With a thousand lies And a good disguise Hit 'em right between the eyes Hit 'em right between the eyes When you walk away Nothing more to say See the lightning in your eyes See 'em running for their lives Slowly out of line And drifting closer in your sights So play it out I'm wide awake It's a scene about me There's something in your way And now someone is gonna pay And if you can't get what you want Well it's all because of me Now dance, fucker, dance Man, I never had a chance And no one even knew It was really only you And now you'll lead the way Show the light of day Nice work you did You're gonna go far, kid, trust, deceived! With a thousand lies And a good disguise Hit 'em right between the eyes Hit 'em right between the eyes When you walk away Nothing more to say See the lightning in your eyes See 'em running for their lives Now dance, fucker, dance He never had a chance And no one even knew It was really only you So dance, fucker, dance I never had a chance It was really only you With a thousand lies And a good disguise Hit 'em right between the eyes Hit 'em right between the eyes When you walk away Nothing more to say See the lightning in your eyes See 'em running for their lives Clever alibis, Lord of the flies Hit 'em right between the eyes Hit 'em right between the eyes When you walk away Nothing more to say See the lightning in your eyes See 'em running for their lives
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Written by: Bryan Keith Holland
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11 facts about this song
Band Background"You're Gonna Go Far, Kid" is a song by the American punk rock band, The Offspring.
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Album InformationIt is the third track on their eighth studio album "Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace," which was released in 2008.
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Chart SuccessThis hit song reached the top of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks (now known as the Alternative Songs chart) - it was their first to top this chart since "Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)" in 1998.
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CertificationThe song reached double-platinum status by the RIAA in 2014, selling more than two million copies in the United States alone.
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Song ThemeOften analyzed for its lyrics, the song is believed to be about someone deceiving others to rise to power, and then falling because of their deceit.
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Video ConceptThe music video for "You're Gonna Go Far, Kid" features the band playing the song in a desert-like setting, along with surreal imagery corresponding with lyrics of the song.
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Reggae InfluenceThe Offspring's lead singer and songwriter, Dexter Holland has said this song has lyrics reminiscent of a folk song, but also includes the band’s signature punk rock style alongside reggae elements.
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Radio PlayAs a testament to its enduring popularity, "You're Gonna Go Far, Kid" continues to receive regular airplay on alternative rock radio stations, even years after its original release.
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Fan FavoriteThe song is one of the top tracks on The Offspring's Spotify, with over 300 million listens.
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Live Performances"You're Gonna Go Far, Kid" is a staple in the band's setlists, and has been performed live at almost every Offspring concert since the song's release.
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Social Media UsageThe song has been used frequently on various social media platforms, such as TikTok, where users create their own videos paired with the soundtrack. This has led to a resurgence in the song's popularity among younger generations.
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