Lyrics
Some people might say my life is in a rut
Expressing contentment with life despite external opinions.
I'm quite happy with what I got
Satisfaction with current circumstances.
People might say that I should strive for more, but
Acknowledging societal pressure to strive for more but rejecting it.
I'm so happy I can't see the point
Emphasizing happiness and indifference to societal expectations.
Something's happening here today
Highlighting a significant event or change.
A show of strength with your boy's brigade
Referencing a display of power with a group of boys.
And I'm so happy and you're so kind
Expressing happiness and kindness.
You want more money, of course I don't mind
Nonchalant attitude towards the desire for more money.
To buy nuclear textbooks for atomic crimes
Mocking the use of money for destructive purposes.
And the public gets what the public wants
Observing that the public gets what it desires.
But I want nothing this society's got
Personal disinterest in societal offerings.
I'm going underground (going underground)
Expressing a decision to retreat or distance oneself.
Well, if the brass bands play and feet start to pound
Linking the decision to go underground with a show of strength.
Going underground (going underground)
Reiterating the choice to go underground.
Well, let the boys all sing and let the boys all shout for tomorrow
Encouraging others to sing and shout for a better future.
Some people might get some pleasure out of hate
Some find pleasure in hate, but the speaker has enough problems.
Me, I've enough already on my plate
Personal struggle is sufficient; no need for additional tension.
People might need some tension to relax
Contrasting personal busyness with the need for tension.
Me? I'm too busy dodging between the flak
Engaging in avoidance amidst a challenging environment.
What you see is what you get
Acceptance of reality without illusions.
You've made your bed, you better lie in it
Accepting the consequences of one's choices.
You choose your leaders and place your trust
Highlighting the importance of choosing leaders wisely.
As their lies wash you down and their promises rust
Criticizing leaders for their false promises.
You'll see kidney machines replaced by rockets and guns
Imagining a future where vital needs are sacrificed for war.
And the public wants what the public gets
Observing the alignment of public desires with destructive outcomes.
But I don't get what this society wants
Expressing a lack of understanding regarding societal goals.
I'm going underground (going underground)
Reiterating the decision to go underground.
Well, if the brass bands play and feet start to pound
Linking the underground choice to a powerful display.
Going underground (going underground)
Repeating the determination to go underground.
So let the boys all sing and let the boys all shout for tomorrow
Encouraging collective optimism for the future.
(Oh) la-la-la-la
Repetition for emphasis or emotional expression.
(Oh) la-la-la-la
-We talk and we talk until my head explodes
-I turn on the news and my body froze
-This braying sheep on my TV screen
-Make this boy shout, make this boy scream
-Going underground
-I'm going underground
-I'm going underground
-I'm going underground
-(Oh) la-la-la-la
-(Oh) la-la-la-la
-(Oh) la-la-la-la
-(Oh) la-la-la-la
-Braying sheep on my TV screen
Reiteration of the impact of media on the speaker.
Make this boy shout, make this boy scream
-Going underground (going underground)
Reiterating the decision to go underground.
Well, if the brass bands play and feet start to pound
Connecting the underground choice to a powerful display of music.
Going underground (going underground)
Emphasizing the commitment to going underground.
Well, let the boys all sing and let the boys all shout
Encouraging collective singing and shouting.
Going underground (going underground)
Reiterating the decision to go underground.
Well, if the brass bands play and feet go pound-pound-pound
Connecting the underground choice to a powerful rhythmic beat.
Going underground (going underground)
Stressing the determination to go underground.
So let the boys all sing and let the boys all shout for tomorrow
Encouraging collective singing and shouting for a better tomorrow.
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