Lyrics
It appears as though you have a voice
Observing that an individual seems to have a voice.
But it’s just a wall to scream at
The voice is metaphorically described as a wall to scream at, implying a lack of impact or receptivity.
Give them a platform
Suggesting to provide a platform for expression.
And they will talk over each other
Warning that multiple voices on the platform may lead to chaos and disagreement.
Unable to agree on the bigger picture
People are unable to agree on overarching issues.
Give them a mirror
Suggesting self-reflection by providing a mirror.
And they will remain silent and transfixed
People remain silent and fascinated by their own self-image, posing as activists.
By painting their own portrait
Creating an image to appear as an activist.
To resemble an activist
Implies insincerity in activism, emphasizing the performative nature.
You sure put the ‘act’ into political action
Criticizing the performative aspect of political action.
And while you talk about change
Accusing the person of not taking real action despite talking about change.
You don’t make it happen
Being confined and losing momentum in efforts for change.
Trapped inside the venting system
Metaphorically trapped and losing energy in a system.
Losing the steam required to gain real momentum
Struggling to gather the necessary energy for meaningful progress.
It appears as though you have a voice
Repetition of line 1 for emphasis.
But it’s just a wall to scream at
Repetition of line 2 for emphasis.
Instead we argue within the microcosm
Focusing on internal arguments instead of addressing broader issues.
Trading all our information
Exchanging valuable information for superficial online engagement.
For filters and a podium
Trading genuine discourse for online filters and attention-seeking.
Stop carrying that square blanket
Advising to stop carrying distractions and being easily diverted.
You’re so easily distracted
Highlighting susceptibility to distraction.
Scrolling and scrolling
Continuous scrolling without delving into deeper issues.
But never scratching the surface
Superficial engagement without understanding the underlying problems.
Of how much freedom we sacrifice
Addressing the sacrifice of freedom when excessively engaging with devices.
When we pour ourselves into a device
Critiquing the obsession with devices for self-validation.
Just to hold the bragging rights
Engaging in online activities solely for boasting rights.
We pale against the unnatural light
Comparing human existence to the unnatural light of screens.
Of a screen the sucks up, sucks up most of our lives
Describing the overwhelming influence of screens on our lives.
So invested, yet so dissatisfied
Expressing dissatisfaction despite heavy investment in online activities.
If you mean what you say, then step away from stage
Encouraging individuals to step away from performative actions.
Use the voice that cannot be wiped
Advocating the use of a genuine and impactful voice.
If you mean what you say, then step away from the stage
Repetition of the message to step away from the stage for authenticity.
Lose the voice that’s frustratedly typed
Emphasizing the need to abandon the frustration expressed through typing.
Walk away from your image
Advocating taking genuine actions outside the online realm.
And take it outside
Encouraging individuals to detach from their online personas.
Walk away, just walk away
Repetition of the message to walk away, reinforcing the call for disengagement.
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