It's 2006, the consumer's still pissed 
Won't take it anymore so I'm writing a list 
Don't try to resist this paradigm shift 
The music revolution cannot be dismissed 
$18.98 Iggy Pop CD? 
What if I can get it from my sister for free? 
It's all about marketing Clive Davis, see? 
If fans buy the shirt then they get the mp3 
Music was a product now it is a service 
Major record labels why are you trying to hurt us? 
Epic's up in my face like, "Don't steal our songs Lars," 
While Sony sells the burners that are burning CD-R's 
So Warner, EMI, hear me clearly 
Universal Music, update your circuitry 
They sue little kids downloading hit songs 
They think that makes sense 
When they know that it's wrong 

Hey Mr. Record Man 
The joke's on you 
Running your label 
Like it was 1992 
Hey Mr. Record Man, 
Your system can't compete 
It's the New Artist Model 
File transfer complete 
Download this song! 
Download this song! 
Download this song! 

I know I'm rhyming fast, but the message is clear 
You don't need a million dollars to launch a career 
If your style is unique and you practice what you preach 
Minor Threat and Jello both have things to teach! 
I've got G5 production, concept videos 
Touring with a laptop, rocking packed shows 
The old-school major deal? It makes no sense 
Indentured servitude, the costs are too immense! 
Their finger's in the dam but the crack keeps on growing 
Can't sell bottled water when it's freely flowing 
Record sales slipping, down 8 percent 
Increased download sales, you can't prevent 
Satellite radio and video games 
Changed the terrain, it will never be same 
Did you know in ten years labels won't exist? 
Goodbye DVD's, and compact disks! 

Hey Mr. Record Man, 
What's wrong with you 
Still living off your catalogue 
From 1982 
Hey Mr. Record Man, 
Your system can't compete 
It's the new artist model 
File transfer complete 
Download this song! 
Download this song! 
Download this song! 

You know, we just wanted a level playing field. 
You've overcharged us for music for years, and now we're 
Just trying to find a fair balance. I hate to say it, but: 
Welcome to the future. 

Download this song! 
Download this song! 
Download this song! 

Hey Mr. Record Man 
The joke's on you 
Running your label 
Like it was 1992 
Hey Mr. Record Man, 
Your system can't compete 
It's the New Artist Model 
File transfer complete