Brave New World
Unveiling the Hypocrisy: A Brave New World's Reflection
Lyrics
We define ourselves by titles
We shape our identity based on titles and labels.
Attach ourselves to the just cause
We align ourselves with causes that we believe are just.
Oh how can he, how dare they
Expressing disbelief or questioning someone's actions.
Is it because of me
Is someone's behavior a result of my influence?
Is it all on them
Are all the consequences solely their responsibility?
We rally with battle cries
We come together with passionate slogans for a cause.
But we wield no weapons
Despite the fervor, we lack tangible means to effect change.
Just over saturated opinions
We express strong opinions but lack substance.
On why we're right
Justifying why we believe we are right.
Why they're wrong
Highlighting the perceived wrongness of others.
And who's to blame
Assigning blame for the current state of affairs.
Passion simply misplaced
Suggesting that passion is often directed in the wrong places.
Nothing changes, everything's the same
Despite efforts, nothing changes; the status quo persists.
Hashtag revolution
Referencing the use of social media for revolutions.
It's not the crippled in me
It's not my weakness, but your brokenness that affects me.
It's the brokenness in you
Highlighting the flaws in others rather than acknowledging personal shortcomings.
You weren't born with a golden tooth
Addressing privilege and the tendency to consume without restraint.
But you just consume
Accusing others of excessive consumption despite not being born into wealth.
So when does the heart become less valuable
Raising questions about the devaluation of emotions over time.
Less desirable, what gives it purpose, what gives it worth
Questioning the purpose and value of emotions.
So we blame the world and we teach our young
Blaming the world for problems and passing on flawed teachings to the young.
But can we have it both ways
Wondering if it's possible to blame both the divine and accept our animalistic nature simultaneously.
To blame the divine and say we're only animals
Suggesting a contradictory approach to understanding human nature.
Mother, Father
Recognizing the role of parents in providing purpose.
Gives us purpose
Emphasizing the importance of parental guidance.
Teach us meaning
Advocating for meaningful lessons from parents.
Give us worth
Stressing the need for a sense of worth instilled by parents.
Mother, Father
Repeating the call for parental influence and guidance.
Love your neighbor
Encouraging love and compassion for others, but acknowledging hypocrisy.
The hypocrisy
Highlighting the contradiction in preaching love while exhibiting hypocrisy.
The cure is the disease
Suggesting that attempts to cure societal issues often worsen them.
The ego, we have it
Acknowledging the existence of ego within individuals.
The status, we want it
Expressing a desire for social status.
The protest, we march in
Participating in protests as a means of expressing discontent.
In a world that has given itself to self worship
Commenting on a world obsessed with self-worship and its consequences.
There's nothing left
Conveying a sense of despair or emptiness in a self-centered world.
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