On The Way Down

On The Way Down (20th Anniversary) [feat. AJ McLean, Joey Fatone, Drake Bell, WALK THE MOON, Taylor Hanson & Nash Overstreet]

Fuck This Job

Some people hand out life advice like candy from the good neighborhood…
mostly because nothing in their life has ever punched back.

So here’s a little anthem for everyone who’s been “motivated” at by someone
who’s never had rent taped to the fridge,
never juggled bills like a circus act,
never had groceries judge them from the cart,
and somehow still thinks grinding is a personality trait.

If you’ve ever smiled politely while someone with soft hands explained “hard work”…
this one’s for you.

Listen, dance, mutter under your breath,
and feel free to forward this to any buddy who’s ever blessed you with a tip
you didn’t ask for.


[Intro]

Funny thing about advice 
the people who give the most of it
have lived the least of it.
But go ahead.
Show me the way.

[Verse 1]

Clock hits eight, I’m already irritated,
Pressed polo guy asks if I’ve “tried being motivated.”
He irons his jeans like it's personality,
Sips his tea slow like effort’s optional reality.
Love the confidence from a guy whose biggest crisis
was oat milk or almond  must’ve been rough.
Sure thing, champ  let me pause my actual life
and follow the path you drew on a quiet, well-rested night.

[Pre-Chorus]

Look at you go, preaching from comfort,
handing out lines you’ve never had to earn.
Real strong voice for a man who’s never carried weight 
but yeah, thanks for the update.

[Chorus]

Thanks for the tip, buddy 
I’ll get right on that.
All your perfect answers
from your nice little mat.
Thanks for the tip, buddy 
love that confidence.
I’m sure your weekend seminar
really covered that.

[Post-Chorus]

“Work harder,” yeah yeah  heard it before.
“Do better,” sure man  add it to the score.
You’re loud for someone
who’s never been pressed.
Big words, small test.

[Verse 2]

Susan at the office with her “just push further,”
her water bottle says “Hustle Harder”  of course it does.
Never had rent taped to the fridge like a warning,
never had a choice hit harder than a paycheck.
And then there’s the guy with the perfect haircut,
talking grit like he’s lived in a rut,
teaching survival in a world
where consequences politely step aside.
Oh yes, professor  show me how you thrive
in a world where the ground never fights your stride.

[Pre-Chorus]

Look at you glow, untouched by worry,
Dropping catchphrases like you’re in a hurry.
Real smooth talk for someone who’s never fallen flat 
but hey, I’ll take notes on that.

[Chorus]

Thanks for the tip, buddy 
I’ll get right on that.
All your perfect answers
from your nice little mat.
Thanks for the tip, buddy 
love that confidence.
I’m sure your weekend seminar
really covered that.

[Post-Chorus 2]

“Work harder”  from someone who’s never been sore.
“Do better”  sure, I’ll add it to the pile I ignore.
You’ve got solutions
you’ve never had to test.
Big voice, no stress.

[Bridge]

Every word you drop floats  nothing heavy ever sticks.
Easy to give orders when life’s never pushed you.
You talk like survival’s just a mindset trick.
Try breathing in my air for a week.

[Final Chorus]

Thanks for the tip, buddy 
I’ll get right on that.
All your perfect answers
from your nice little mat.
Thanks for the tip, buddy 
love that confidence.
I’m sure your whole philosophy
wouldn’t last three days in my life.

[Outro]

Yeah.
Thanks for the tip.


Thanks For the Tip, Buddy

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A household name, multi-platinum international singer / songwriter, Ryan Cabrera has been in your speakers and on your tv since his first hit single, "On The Way Down", was released in 2004. Over the span of his career Cabrera has had 4 songs enter the Billboard Top 20, including the smashes “On The Way Down” and “True, a RIAA Certified Platinum Record with his major label debut 'Take It All Away', a #1 Dance track "House On Fire", and amassed over 7 million video views.