Lyrics
Glued to the screen you sit and vegetate
Expresses the stagnation and passivity of an individual absorbed in screen-based entertainment.
A model citizen in a police state
Portrays the individual as a conforming member of a society under strict control by authorities.
Pumped so full of rubbish that you don't see
Highlights the impact of media consumption, suggesting the inability to discern valuable information from nonsense.
You'r getting a cathode ray lobotomy
Suggests the damaging effects of prolonged exposure to television, metaphorically likened to a lobotomy.
Bread and circuses, Government lies
References the distraction techniques used by the government, such as providing entertainment and deceptive information.
Turn off the TV before your eyes
Encourages disengagement from television to maintain clarity of thought and perspective.
Bread and circuses, Government lies
Reiterates the theme of government deception and the role of entertainment in pacifying the masses.
Trash the TV before your brain dies
Advocates rejecting television to preserve intellectual vitality and prevent mental decline.
Your work is a prison, you'll live in a box
Describes the workplace as a metaphorical prison, emphasizing a confined and controlled existence.
Kept isolated so their boat never rocks
Conveys the idea of societal isolation to maintain stability and prevent dissent.
Neighbours down the street who you never greet
Depicts a lack of community interaction, reinforcing the theme of social disconnection.
Just stay inside, watch the box and keep off the street
Encourages staying indoors, watching TV, and avoiding social engagement, contributing to societal apathy.
Brainwashing and distraction to keep us all apart
Addresses the manipulative tactics of brainwashing and distraction employed by those in power.
If we're going to beat them then we've got to make a stand
Calls for resistance and action against oppressive forces rather than passive acceptance.
To unite and combine the strength that we've all got
Encourages solidarity and collective strength to overcome oppressive influences.
Just say no to their TV mindrot
Asserts the need to reject the mental decay induced by television and the establishment's narrative.
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