| "Pay Your Way in Pain" | ||||
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| Single by St. Vincent | ||||
| from the album Daddy's Home | ||||
| Released | March 4, 2021 | |||
| Studio | Electric Lady Studios | |||
| Genre | Funk | |||
| Length | 3:04 | |||
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| "Pay Your Way in Pain" on YouTube | ||||
"Pay Your Way in Pain" is a song recorded by American musician St. Vincent for her sixth studio album, Daddy's Home (2021). The song was written and produced by St. Vincent and Jack Antonoff. It was released on March 4, 2021, as the album's lead single by Loma Vista Recordings and Concord Records. A synth-driven funk song influenced by the 1970s, its lyrics were inspired by the singer's own struggles.
"Pay Your Way in Pain" received generally positive reviews from music critics, some of whom have praised the song's composition and St. Vincent's vocal performance. Several critics have also compared the song to the works of David Bowie and Prince. An accompanying '70s themed music video was directed by Bill Benz and features St. Vincent dancing under flashing disco lights.