Throwback and Collapse
Throwback and Collapse: Nostalgia, Rebellion, and the Dual Gaze
Lyrics
I'm head long back
I'm reflecting on the past
And into the classics
Engaging with timeless works of art
I'm feeling it
I am experiencing it deeply
Heartfelt and sarcastic
Expressing genuine emotions mixed with irony
I'm new romantic
Embracing a new form of romanticism
Nee wave in old elastic
Blending new wave elements with the flexibility of the old
I know my boundaries
Aware of my limits
I go in circles
Repeating patterns or routines
Of spinning plastic
Surrounded by the cycle of consuming disposable material
I throwback and I collapse
Nostalgically revisiting the past and experiencing a breakdown
I get clean and I relapse
Becoming clean or free from a habit, only to fall back into it
Is it a sign of the times?
Questioning if current behaviors are indicative of the era
Perhaps
Possibly
Its the same old scene
Referencing a familiar scenario or environment
Long hair, tight jeans
Characteristic elements of a particular era, such as fashion
You play three chords
Simplifying musical expression to basic components
I spit lyrical swords
Delivering powerful and skillful lyrics
But, attention's at a deficit
Noticing a lack of attention for meaningful content
For spectacle and sport
Entertainment and competition are prioritized
And giving it away for free
Providing artistic work without immediate financial gain
Leaves less marks to extort
Reducing the risk of exploitation
One eye on the prize
Focusing on achieving a goal
And one eye on the merchandise
Considering the commercial aspects of the artistic endeavor
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