Adding to the Noise
Harmony Amidst Chaos: Switchfoot's Sonic Reflection on Modern Humanity
Lyrics
What's it gonna take
Reflecting on the challenges ahead
To slow us down
Contemplating the need to decelerate
To let the silence spin us around?
Desiring a moment of quiet reflection
What's it gonna take
Considering a change in the community
To drop this town?
Questioning the pace of urban life
We've been spinning at the speed of sound.
Highlighting the frenetic speed of existence
Stepping out of those convenience stores
Observing consumerism at convenience stores
What could we want but more more more?
Expressing an insatiable desire for more
From the third world
Referencing global economic disparities
To the corporate core
Noting the pervasive influence of corporations
We are a symphony of modern humanity
Identifying the collective nature of humanity
If we're adding to the noise
Questioning the value of contributing to chaos
Turn off this song
Suggesting a pause for self-reflection
If we're adding to the noise
Encouraging cessation if adding to noise
Turn off your stereo, stereo, stereo
Extending the call to turn off distractions
I don't know
Expressing uncertainty about the future
What they're gonna think of next
Anticipating advancements and innovations
Genetic engineers of the most high tech
Highlighting advanced genetic technology
A couple new ways
Introducing new ways to accumulate debt
To fall into debt
Admitting personal anxiety about the future
I'm a nervous wreck but I'll bet
Connecting media influence with nervousness
That that T.V. set
Recognizing the impact of television
Tells us what we've wanted to hear
Acknowledging the influence of media narratives
But none of these sound bites
Challenging the clarity of media messages
Are coming in clear
Highlighting the disparity in communication
From the third world to the corporate ear
Reiterating global connectivity and influence
We are the symphony of modern humanity.
Affirming the collective identity of humanity
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