Lyrics
The remote control feels like a shotgun,
The control over media (remote control) is wielded with force and impact, likened to a powerful weapon (shotgun).
Discharging more nonsense through my head
The media continuously bombards the mind with meaningless information or content.
No solidarity, in what we are and what we see
There is a lack of unity or agreement in both our identities and our perceptions of reality.
I want to smash the scream throw away the batteries
Expresses a desire to break the noise and chaos caused by media, symbolized by smashing the remote control and discarding its power source (batteries).
The remote control feels like a shotgun,
Reiteration of the impact of media control resembling a forceful weapon.
Discharging more nonsense through my head
Continued bombardment of senseless information from media channels.
No solidarity, in what we are and what we see
Emphasizes the disconnection between individual perspectives and the shared reality presented by media.
I want to smash the scream throw away the batteries
Reiterates the desire to eliminate the influence of media by destroying the control mechanism.
Tearing apart our minds, directions of our lives
Media influences tear apart mental focus and impact the course of our lives.
Sing if you can relate,
Encouragement to sing or express if one can empathize or connect with the message being conveyed.
These pictures are not our friends
Imagery indicating that the portrayed media content isn’t beneficial or supportive.
Distorting sensations
The media distorts our sensory experiences or perceptions.
Pull out the plug take them all away
Suggests disconnecting or removing oneself from media's influence by metaphorically pulling the plug on these sources.
Here's another season here's another gag
Highlights the cyclical nature of media seasons or trends, often accompanied by trivial content.
Here's another sickness to make us react
Media often presents problems or issues to provoke reactions from the audience.
Don't change the channel change the medium
Instead of changing the external content (channel), change the way we engage or interact with it (medium).
The world outside becomes the best escape
Suggests finding solace or escape from the media bombardment by reconnecting with the natural world.
Don't change the channel
Reinforces the notion of not altering external sources but focusing on changing one's perception or mindset.
Try to change your mind
Encouragement to alter one's perspective or thoughts instead of simply changing external stimuli.
Take all of the images away
An urging to remove all the overwhelming images or influences from media.
Take them all, away
Reiteration of the need to remove all media influences entirely.
Take them all, away
Emphasizes the importance of completely eliminating the inundating media influences.
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