Surprise, Surprise
Revolt in Harmony: Unveiling Deception Through Sonic Fire
Lyrics
The lower they go, the higher they fly
The more society deteriorates, the more those in power thrive.
There's more than one way to play and I say an eye for an eye
There are various approaches to life, and retaliation is justified.
It's been going too far, been going too far for far too long
Things have gone too wrong for an extended period, reaching an intolerable state.
I want to sent it on fire, I want to set it on fire, drop the bomb
Expresses a desire to ignite a destructive force against the prevailing system.
Surprise, surprise. The government lies.
Reveals skepticism about the truthfulness of the government.
It's okay to kill in the name of democracy
Criticizes the justification of killing in the name of democracy.
And dictators are swell if they like the smell of American money
Points out the acceptance of dictators as long as they favor American interests.
It's making me sick, I want no part of it
Expresses strong disapproval and a desire to distance oneself from the situation.
Stop waving that flag
Rejects blind patriotism represented by flag-waving.
All you idiots bought right into it
Criticizes those who unquestionably support the prevailing system.
And who's left holding the bag?
Raises the question of who will suffer the consequences of societal problems.
Surprise, surprise. Surprise, surprise.
Reiterates the theme of deception by the government.
The government lies.
Reaffirms the belief that the government is not truthful.
This capsized country's sinking fast
Describes the country as in a state of collapse.
I've got leeches and landlords and lawyers
Lists oppressive forces such as leeches, landlords, and lawyers affecting the individual.
Crawling all over my ass
Emphasizes the pervasive and burdensome nature of these negative influences.
We've been playing along and they've
Suggests a realization of complicity in perpetuating a system that is now unfavorable.
Been playing the song we wanted to hear
Acknowledges participation in a narrative that seemed desirable but is now revealed as false.
But the melody's meaningless
Comments on the lack of significance in the prevailing narrative or ideology.
Wasted on my ears
States the futility of the pleasing melody as it falls on deaf ears.
Surprise, surprise. Surprise, surprise.
Reiterates the disbelief in government honesty.
The government lies.
Repeats the assertion of government deception.
Turn it off, turn it off, turn it off (etc.)
Concludes with a directive to disengage from the negative influences represented.
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