Interstate Disease
Revolt Against Apathy: Interstate Disease Unveiled
Lyrics
My gums bleed for the victims of the bad taste generation
Expresses empathy for those affected by the poor taste prevalent in the current generation.
Everyone seems so concerned without motivation
Observation that people appear concerned but lack genuine motivation or purpose.
Raise your fist with broken glass and change the t.v. station
Encouragement to take action, symbolized by raising a fist with broken glass and changing TV channels.
I think we've all been hypnotized, processed and desensitized
Reflection on the collective influence of media, suggesting a state of hypnosis, processing, and desensitization.
Don't pray for me because you need a miracle
Rejecting prayers as an indication of not needing external miracles or assistance.
Rotting from this badland, the Interstate Disease
Describing a deteriorating condition, metaphorically termed as the "Interstate Disease."
Telling me
A call for communication or information.
Don't tell me I don't want to know
Expressing a desire not to be informed of certain things.
Showing me
Highlighting the impact of visuals or experiences that one prefers to avoid.
Bad things I don't want to see
Conveying discomfort with exposure to negative or disturbing elements.
Carrying guns, shooting dope, watching MTV
List of societal issues, including gun violence, drug abuse, and media consumption.
Little girls are singing
Reference to the innocence of children singing, juxtaposed with the preceding negative themes.
What we've been taught for years
Questioning traditional teachings that may contribute to the perceived problems.
The Interstate Disease
Reiteration of the "Interstate Disease" and its pervasive influence.
Spread across the land
Describing the geographical spread of the metaphorical disease.
We can't help each other unless we understand
Emphasizing the need for mutual understanding to foster collective support.
We've made our ignorance acceptable
Critiquing societal acceptance of ignorance, making it a norm.
Apathetic and fashionable
Describing apathy as a fashionable attitude, indicating a lack of concern.
Sit right back and watch it turn
Encouraging passive observation of societal changes.
Teach the lids and make them learn
Advocating education and enlightenment for the younger generation.
If you promise to be good
Suggesting a conditional offer with no guaranteed reward for good behavior.
I'll give you nothing in return
Emphasizing the lack of reciprocation or reward for compliance.
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