Lyrics
Seas are dry
Contrasting elements of nature; an impossible scenario indicating chaos or disorder.
Catfish fly
An absurdity; emphasizing an impossibility; catfish, known for staying in water, flying.
The sun spins ‘round the earth
Describes a mistaken belief or misinformation; a reference to an outdated geocentric view of the solar system.
And the way we're living is the only way
An assertion that the current way of life is the sole feasible approach.
Weebles fall
A metaphor suggesting that even stable or seemingly unshakeable things can falter or fail.
Thai dry chillies cool
An illustration of incongruity or contradiction; the unexpected juxtaposition of opposing elements.
The earth spins ‘round the moon
Reiterates a misconception or outdated notion, reinforcing the theme of misinformation.
And the way we're living is the only way
Reemphasizes the belief that the current lifestyle is the only viable one.
We'll close our eyes
Indicates a deliberate act of ignoring reality or truth.
Recite our daily lies
Suggests a routine of dishonesty or deceit as part of everyday life.
Get high, so high
Implies seeking an altered state, potentially to escape reality.
We'll self lobotomise
An extreme metaphor for willingly numbing oneself, possibly to cope with harsh realities.
Smart bombs tease
Highlights the paradoxical or ironic nature of advanced weaponry causing destruction.
Riot police say please
Contrasts the expected behavior of law enforcement with the unexpected or contradictory action of requesting compliance during a riot.
Numbers sanctify our actions
Emphasizes the dehumanization or justification of actions through numerical or statistical reasoning.
And the way we're living is the only way
Reaffirms the belief that the current way of life is the only viable option, despite potential flaws.
We'll close our eyes
Repetition of deliberate ignorance or denial of truth as a coping mechanism.
Recite our daily lies
Repetition of routine dishonesty or deception in daily life.
Get high, so high
Reiterates seeking an altered state as an escape from reality.
We'll self lobotomise
Extreme metaphor indicating willful self-destruction or numbing to avoid confronting truth or reality.
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