Lyrics
The loudest in the room are now rewarded
The most outspoken individuals in the room are now being recognized and rewarded.
The academics gone into hiding
Academics have retreated from public discourse.
They can't control their students or the thought police
They cannot control their students or the thought police.
The new newspeak Orwellian dream
Referring to a new form of language control reminiscent of George Orwell's Newspeak.
The debate is now controlled show trials and shaming
Debate is now manipulated through controlled showcases and public shaming.
Immediate feelings over future
Immediate emotions take precedence over future considerations.
The solitary fi ght of simply being right
A lone struggle for the simple act of being right.
Pick a tribe boy, a scripted side
Encouraging individuals to align with a predefined group or perspective.
Peace of mind in a picture from a far
Finding solace in a distant image, conveying peace of mind.
Like a satellite, Like a satellite
Comparing the peace of mind to that of a satellite.
Worlds apart from the natural bizarre
Highlighting the vast difference from the natural and strange.
Like a satellite, like a satellite
Similar to line 10, emphasizing the isolation of the peaceful state.
And I say run, division has won
Encouraging escape or avoidance, suggesting division has prevailed.
I say hate, the death of debate
Expressing disdain for the decline of open discussion and argument.
I say love, a center to none
Advocating for love as a central value amidst division.
I've heard enough
The speaker has heard enough and reached a point of saturation.
I know how to run
Declaring the ability to escape or avoid the prevailing negativity.
The loudest in the theater are noted
The most vocal in the theater are acknowledged and rewarded.
Rewarded for their insincerity
Recognition for insincere behavior is granted.
Subconscious expressions of futility
Expressions of futility are evident in subconscious actions.
Nearly satire, a parody
Almost like satire or a parody, emphasizing the absurdity of the situation.
And I say run, division has won
Repetition from line 13, emphasizing the victory of division.
I say hate, the death of debate
Repetition from line 14, expressing frustration with the death of debate.
I say love, a center to none
Repetition from line 15, advocating for love as a counter to division.
I've seen enough
The speaker has witnessed enough and reached a point of exhaustion.
I know how to run
Asserting the ability to escape or avoid the overwhelming negativity.
Peace of mind in a picture from a far
Reiteration of finding peace of mind in a distant image.
Like a satellite lit by candlelight
Comparing the peaceful state to a satellite, illuminated by candlelight.
Worlds apart from the natural bizarre
Repetition from line 11, emphasizing the distance from the natural and bizarre.
Like a satellite, like a satellite
Repetition from lines 10 and 12, reinforcing the isolation of the peaceful state.
Expertise derived from a single read
Expertise is claimed to be derived from a single reading, possibly criticizing shallow understanding.
Feelings spewed as facts, every word believed
Feelings are presented as facts, suggesting a lack of critical thinking.
Legislating language and identity
Legislation is controlling language and identity.
Confi ning freedom of thought, freedom to be
Freedom of thought and being is restricted.
I say run
Repetition from line 13, emphasizing the call to escape or avoid.
I hear hate
Repetition from line 14, expressing the persistence of hate.
I miss love
Repetition from line 15, lamenting the absence of love.
I've had enough
The speaker has reached a point of saturation, having had enough.
I know how to run
Repetition from line 17, affirming the ability to escape or avoid the prevailing negativity.
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