If You Got It at Five, You Got It at Fifty
Unveiling the Hypocrisy in Rock 'n' Roll Culture
Lyrics
Rock N Roll has such a terrible name, who is to blame?
Questioning the tarnished reputation of Rock N Roll and seeking accountability.
Perching birds drug by a string in the air
Describing perching birds manipulated by external forces in the air, possibly symbolizing controlled artistry.
Stitched together with careless intention
Highlighting the assembly of something with a lack of care or purposeful intent.
Cleaner than the dagger that hollowed it out
Comparing the cleanliness of a dagger to the crafted object, suggesting hidden flaws or motives.
Masked and forgotten or no face at all
Addressing the concealment or anonymity associated with the subject.
It's got something or nothing to say
Pondering whether the subject has significance or is meaningless.
Yeah don't we all?
Expressing a shared sentiment of uncertainty and questioning.
A trance and a trust fund stitched at the same time and sold to the hogs
Describing a combination of trance and wealth creation, possibly criticizing shallow pursuits sold to the masses.
All eyes on you
Emphasizing the attention on an individual, suggesting a self-centered focus.
Whatever it takes the bottom line is the only one that you'll cross
Highlighting the willingness to compromise principles for financial gain.
Keep selling what they want to hear, arrogant and insincere
Criticizing the practice of selling what people want to hear, with arrogance and insincerity.
You've got something to say, but what's the pay?
Posing a question about the value of having something to say without financial compensation.
A million before you and more in line
Noting the abundance of individuals who have come before with similar intentions.
I've seen it a thousand times
Observing a repetitive pattern of behavior or situations.
Built to die and dying
Commenting on the inevitable demise of creations designed to fail.
Built to last and lasting
Contrasting the temporary nature of some things with the enduring quality of others.
Go along to get along
Encouraging conformity for the sake of acceptance.
I will not be defiled by the kings' meat
Rejecting corruption or compromise by external influences.
The noise ain't noise anymore, who's to blame?
Repetition emphasizing the transformed nature of noise and questioning responsibility.
Who's to blame? The noise ain't noise anymore, who's to blame?
-Who's to blame? The noise ain't noise anymore, who's to blame?
-Who's to blame? The noise ain't noise anymore, who's to blame?
-You and I.
-The noise ain't noise anymore, who's to blame? Who's to blame?
-The noise ain't noise anymore, who's to blame?
-You and I
Stating collective accountability for the transformed noise.
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