Lyrics
The emptiness of consumerism
The hollowness associated with the pursuit of material possessions and consumption.
Being the decisive form of freedom of choice
The significant way in which freedom of choice is expressed is through consumerism.
Butcher your health and dismantle the Earth
Engaging in destructive behaviors that harm one's health and contribute to the degradation of the environment.
My addiction to distraction
A strong attraction or dependency on activities that divert attention, possibly from more meaningful pursuits.
What it wanted to say but couldn't
An expression of unspoken thoughts or feelings, possibly suppressed or censored.
What it wanted to become
Aspiring to achieve a certain identity or state that faces disapproval or opposition.
That was never going to be approved of
An identity or goal that was never going to be accepted or sanctioned by others.
To refuse can be your conscious outing of resentment
Rejecting or refusing something can be a deliberate act of expressing resentment or dissatisfaction.
If you can't change things, you can still refuse
If unable to effect change, one can still assert control by refusing to comply with certain things.
The things you loved as a child
The things that brought joy in childhood, possibly frowned upon by societal norms.
And you weren't supposed to
Engaging in activities that defy societal expectations or norms.
You can still change things
Despite challenges, one has the power to bring about change.
You are here, you're in control
Asserting one's presence and control in the current situation.
What it wanted to say but couldn't
An echo of the unspoken thoughts or desires from earlier lines.
What it wanted to become
An aspiration for a particular identity or state of being.
That was never going to be approved
An identity or goal that was never going to gain approval.
Explorer
Possibly a reference to exploring new ideas or realms.
I won't be bothered by a mindless consumerism
Refusing to be influenced by mindless consumerism.
I won't be lowered to a posthuman tool
Rejecting the reduction of oneself to a tool in a posthuman, technology-dominated society.
I won't be fooled by your almighty algorithm
Not being deceived by powerful algorithms that control or manipulate.
Sapere aude, Meta knows your name
A call to dare to know, with a reference to the platform Meta and its awareness of individuals.
The emptiness of consumerism
Reiteration of the emptiness associated with consumerism.
Being the decisive form of freedom of choice
Reemphasizing consumerism as a crucial aspect of freedom of choice.
Butcher your health and dismantle the Earth
Reiterating the destructive impact of consumerism on health and the environment.
My addiction to distraction
A repetition of addiction to distractions and its consequences.
It's your struggle
The struggle being addressed or emphasized as personal and owned by the individual.
It's your struggle
Repetition emphasizing that the struggle belongs to the individual.
It's your struggle
Continued emphasis on the personal nature of the struggle.
It's yours, it's your struggle
Asserting ownership of the struggle, making it clear that it is an individual's personal challenge.
I won't be bothered by a mindless consumerism
Reiteration of resistance against mindless consumerism.
I won't be lowered to a posthuman tool
Refusing to be reduced to a tool in a technologically advanced, posthuman society.
I won't be fooled by your almighty algorithm
Remaining vigilant against manipulation by powerful algorithms.
Sapere aude, there is something to explore
An encouragement to dare to know, implying that there is something worth exploring.
Is it true what they say you are
A question about the authenticity of the individual in relation to societal perceptions.
Meta knows your name and game
Recognition that the platform Meta is aware of the individual and their activities.
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