Viva La Persistence
Dreams Unveiled: Kimya Dawson's Poignant Reflections on Life and Social Struggles
Lyrics
I dreamed I thanked Scott Ian for persistence of time
I had a dream where I expressed gratitude to Scott Ian for the album "Persistence of Time."
Back when Steve and Eva died that album changed my life
During the time of Steve and Eva's death, that album had a profound impact on my life.
It was a package of pure darkness tied up with a silver string
The album represented a bundle of darkness tied with a silver string, delivered by a fast train, reshaping my thoughts.
Delivered by a fast train rearranging how I think
It caused a significant shift in my perspective.
He said "I can't believe you even know that I exist,
Scott Ian expressed surprise that I knew of him, claiming I'm the best; I shared my admiration.
I've got all of your albums and I think you are the best"
He became emotional, and I laughed; we exchanged a hug and an autograph.
He started to cry and I started to laugh
A surreal experience, but I acknowledge it was just a dream.
I gave him a hug and he gave me his autograph
Covers of things I encounter differ from the content of the books I read.
Reeling in my disbelief, I know that it was just a dream
In disbelief, I recognize it as a dream, questioning the disparity between book covers and content.
All the covers that I see are different from the books I read
Everything is crumbling around me
The cost of everything is a source of distress.
Why does everything cost so much money?
I appeal for help for my family, citing specific needs for my parents and brother.
Could somebody please help out my family?
My mom needs hearing aids, new shoulders, and new legs
-My dad needs a break he works all day, every day
-My brother needs a place and a job where he can make
-Enough money to take care of his baby
-Here's a simple dissertation on a complex situation
A simple analysis of a complex situation involving money, intimidation, and mass graves supporting corporations controlling TV stations.
Money and intimidation and mass graves make strong foundations
This serves as a foundation for corporations, urging people to visit their theme parks instead of addressing real issues.
For the giant corporations that own all the TV. stations
Telling us to take vacations to their big theme park plantations
-Rather than to hearts of nations
-Where we might meet people on the street who say
Street encounters reveal people rejecting MTV for its negative impact, while small businesses suffer due to globalization.
"I don't want my MTV cause it brought viva to its knees"
And mom and pop are begging "Please, globalization's killing me"
Parents struggling against the adverse effects of globalization while society pursues materialistic desires.
While we think that they think they need all of the things we think we need
Perceived needs drive consumerism, exemplified by desires for Martha Stewart products and trendy consumables.
Like Martha Stewart shams and sheets and sugar free powdered iced tea
Vanilla coke, lemon pepsi, Friends episodes on dvd
-I went to see the doctor of psychiatry
Visit to a psychiatrist due to the impact of societal pressures, symbolized by "weapons of mass instruction."
Weapons of mass instruction finally broke me
He said "Act your age, don't be afraid, take two of these.
The psychiatrist advises conformity, discouraging artistic pursuits.
Now listen real hard, put down that guitar
Don't be a retard, be all that you can be"
-The things he said I could be were laid out right in front of me
The options presented involve surrendering to apathy, conformism, or maintaining individuality; the narrator chooses the latter.
Would I choose deep fried apathy, McNuggets where my balls should be
Or super sized conformity? I walked away and I'm still me
The narrator walks away, remaining true to themselves.
Free to go fucking crazy, free to know why I'm angry
Freedom to express emotions and understand anger.
One and one and one is three and you and me is all I need
Emphasis on unity and connection between individuals.
Singing songs, drawing cocks, picking locks to locked doors
Engaging in creative activities despite obstacles.
Find deflated hearts, and pump them up
Seeking and reviving deflated spirits.
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