First known to be played live in 1993, "Pay No Mind" is still a fan-favorite and a staple of Beck's live shows. Beck is known for radically re-working the lyrics of the song while on stage to include commentary on things as diverse as Tom Petty and 99 cent stores.
The first recorded instance of performing "Pay No Mind" live was in 1993, and it has remained a fan favorite and an essential element of Beck's live shows. Beck is admired for his ability to drastically reinterpret the song's lyrics during performances, often incorporating commentary on diverse subjects such as Tom Petty and discount stores.