21st Century Pandemic Blues
Navigating the 21st Century: A Musical Odyssey through Pandemic Realities
Lyrics
We got IoT, mp3 and IGTV
We have interconnected devices (IoT), mp3 technology, and IGTV (Instagram TV).
Retinal scan, DNA strands, to make sure that I am me
Various forms of identity verification, including retinal scans and DNA checks, to ensure one's identity.
URLs, straight from Hell, augment your reality
URLs from Hell, implying negative or harmful online content, augmenting one's perception of reality.
GPS so you don't get lost, down on some scary street
GPS technology is used to prevent getting lost on dangerous streets.
24/7 news, to set that groove for the 21st century blues
Constant 24/7 news contributes to the overall mood of the 21st-century blues.
We got video lounge, surround sound, and infinite scroll to boot
Features like video lounges, surround sound, and infinite scroll, emphasizing the overwhelming nature of modern media consumption.
Fake ground round, downtown brown, and billions in ransomware loot
Reference to fake or artificial aspects of life, including synthetic food (ground round), and the prevalence of ransomware attacks leading to substantial financial gains.
Cyclones and hurricanes, tidal waves abound
Natural disasters like cyclones, hurricanes, and tidal waves are abundant, contributing to global suffering.
A world of human suffering, and hardship to be found
An acknowledgment of widespread human suffering and adversity.
Like the holes in my shoes
A metaphorical expression highlighting difficulties, comparing them to holes in shoes.
It's decade two of the 21st century blues
The continuation of challenges and difficulties into the second decade of the 21st century.
We got Y2K, KY2 and everything in between
References to Y2K (Year 2000 bug), KY2 (unknown reference), and everything in between, indicating a broad spectrum of challenges.
Space junk falling from the sky, Like a cosmic lottery
Space debris falling from the sky is likened to a cosmic lottery, emphasizing unpredictability.
It's a shame that blockchain can't stop the pain, AI can't resolve
Expresses the limitation of technologies like blockchain and AI in solving or alleviating pain.
Before the next pandemic, we just got to evolve
The necessity for societal evolution and adaptation before facing the next pandemic.
I don't think we'll see 22...
Doubtful about reaching the year 2022 without finding a cure for the challenges symbolized as the 21st-century blues.
if we don't find a cure for the 21st century blues
Reiteration of the urgency to find a cure for the 21st-century blues to ensure the continuation beyond 2022.
I don't think we'll see 22...
Repetition of the concern about the future, highlighting the importance of finding a solution to the challenges.
if we don't find a cure for the 21st century blues
Continued emphasis on the need for a cure to overcome the difficulties of the 21st century.
21st Century Blues
Summarizes the theme of the song as the "21st Century Blues."
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