Eugene
Unveiling the Genetic Masquerade: Andrew Bird's 'Eugene' Revelations
Lyrics
Studies have shown that we like sheep are prone
Studies suggest that, like sheep, humans are prone to certain negative influences.
To sure fatal doses of malcontent through osmosis
People can absorb harmful attitudes or discontent easily.
But don't be sympathetic, just pass the anaesthetic
Don't express sympathy; instead, numb yourself to the issues.
'Cause sheep are benign and on the young we will dine
Comparing people to sheep, suggesting they are passive and easily influenced, even to the point of harming the young.
Burn her pale blue shroud, and tread on her bones
Symbolic act of rejecting tradition or established norms, disrespecting the past.
The din of the boys club crowd, reveals we've always been clones
Observing that conformity has always been present in male-dominated groups.
Oh this being true you know there's more than just two
Acknowledging the existence of more than just a binary perspective.
In the cards are four aces so turn and shoot at twelve paces
Suggesting a confrontational approach to challenges with the metaphor of a card game.
Studies have shown that we like sheep are prone
Reiteration of the susceptibility of humans to negative influences.
To sure fatal doses of malcontent through osmosis
Emphasizing the ease with which discontent spreads among people.
But don't be sympathetic, just pass the antisthetic
Advising against sympathy, promoting a numb response to challenges.
'Cause sheep are benign and on the young we will dine
Repeating the metaphor of humans being like sheep and hinting at the exploitation of the vulnerable.
Burn her pale blue shroud, and tread on her bones
Symbolic act of rejecting and disrespecting tradition or established norms.
The din of the boys club crowd, reveals we've always been clones
Noting the conformity and lack of individuality within certain social groups.
Oh this being true you know there's more than just two
Acknowledging diversity beyond a binary perspective.
So tie up your laces for the gene pool race of races
Encouraging readiness for a competitive and evolutionary challenge.
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