Lyrics
When I look
Expressing the act of looking or observing.
In a book
Referencing reading from a book.
Or I turn on my TV
Mentioning the act of turning on the television.
I don't want
Expressing a desire not to be a reckless person.
To be some punk
Rejecting the idea of being someone who indulges in substance abuse.
Getting high
Using the metaphor of getting high on history to criticize distorted historical narratives.
On history
Highlighting skepticism towards historical accounts.
No, no
Emphatic denial or refusal.
Read a lot of lies that
Expressing frustration with encountering deceptive information in readings.
Lead me to suspicion
Suggesting that misleading information leads to suspicion.
One thing that I know for sure
Asserting a known fact amid uncertainty.
There's more truth in
Introducing the central theme that fiction holds more truth.
Fiction
Reiterating the belief that fiction contains more truth than some presented facts.
It used to be
Reflecting on a past state of coexistence.
We could all
Expressing the idea of peaceful coexistence.
Coexist
Describing a positive past state.
And things were fine
Suggesting a turning point where things were fine.
Until we gave
Pointing out a negative consequence of providing a platform for opinions.
People a place
Referring to people being given a space to share their thoughts online.
Where they can post
Emphasizing the act of posting thoughts online.
Their thoughts online
Expressing concern about the information shared online.
Oh no
Indicating worry or disbelief.
Feeding us the facts that
Accusing the information of being biased and aimed at pleasing specific opinions.
Pleasure your opinion
Highlighting the negative impact of biased information.
Doesn't get us anywhere
Stating that biased information does not lead to progress.
There's more truth in
Reiterating the belief that fiction holds more truth.
Fiction
Emphasizing the contrast between truth in fiction and the lack of progress from biased information.
Whether you're a preacher
Addressing individuals in positions of influence, such as religious leaders or politicians.
Or a politician
Pointing out that the truth in fiction is applicable to both preachers and politicians.
One thing that I know for sure
Reiterating the central theme of truth being found in fiction.
There's more truth in fiction
Affirming the belief in the prevalence of truth in fiction.
I can't take it anymore
Expressing frustration or inability to tolerate the current situation.
Where's your intuition
Prompting a question about the absence of intuition in the current context.
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