Lyrics
Everybody's doin' what everybody's doin'
Observing a trend where everyone is following the same actions.
Same old thing going down all the time
Describing a repetitive and mundane routine that persists.
Waiting for messiahs, waiting for the changes to show me the way to die
Expressing a sense of anticipation for change or guidance but with a dark undertone of expecting a direction towards death.
Everybody's sayin' what everybody's sayin'
Noting that people are echoing similar statements.
Prime-time grapevine is still in control
Highlighting the influence of mainstream media in shaping public opinions.
Eight years to '84, no wonder everybody's so afraid of growin' old
Reflecting on the fear of aging, mentioning a period leading up to 1984 as a point of concern.
What's gonna happen now
Pose a question about the future and the uncertainty surrounding it.
What's gonna happen now
Repeating the question, emphasizing the need for understanding what comes next.
Are we gonna carry on somehow
Asking if society will persevere in some way despite challenges.
What's gonna happen now
Reiterating the uncertainty and curiosity about the future.
Everybody's tryin' what everybody's cryin'
Observing that everyone is attempting what everyone is lamenting.
New friends are old friends, it's just day two
Highlighting the interchangeable nature of new and old friendships, just the beginning of an experience.
It's tragic magic but it beats being nowhere
Acknowledging the challenges but suggesting that facing them is better than having nothing to do.
With nothin' left to do
Stating that there is a choice between facing challenges and having no purpose.
Everybody's doin' what everybody's doin'
Reiterating the observation of a widespread pattern of behavior.
Prime-time grapevine is still in control
Re-emphasizing the influence of mainstream media in shaping public opinions.
Eight years to '84, no wonder everybody's so afraid of growin' old
Repeating the concern about aging, referencing the timeframe leading up to 1984.
What's gonna happen now
Pose a question about the future and the uncertainty surrounding it.
What's gonna happen now
Repeating the question, emphasizing the need for understanding what comes next.
Are we gonna carry on somehow
Asking if society will persevere in some way despite challenges.
What's gonna happen now
Reiterating the uncertainty and curiosity about the future.
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