| Modest Mouse – Missed the Boat Lyrics | 12 years ago |
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Song meanings are often subjective. Let me show you this song from my perspective. I believe this song is about humankind itself, something very unique and something we often take for granted. If you take a look, you will notice the prevalence of communal words such as "we" and "everyone". "Missing the boat" to me is something human beings have been very good at for the past 6000 years or so, beginning with the idea that we are rulers over nature. This idea changed human nature and created the world we live in now. One where we live each day working endlessly for money, in hopes that it will provide happiness. One where we deplete natural resources, such as fossil fuels, not thinking about the implications we are having on all other life and the future. We develop all these seemingly great ideas and act on them impulsively, as if we have no conscience. This is the reality of human nature. It has been deeply ingrained into each generation, making it normal. However, these consequences are beginning to catch up with us. People are finding out each day that we are being lied to. Life is looking less and less like the blissful dream we were told about. Perhaps "the way to hell" is a fine promotion from humanity. Whatever is going on, one thing is clear. Human beings have certainly "missed the boat". We are drowning in this thing we have created, and we will continue to do so until we make a 90 degree turn and change our basic fundamental beliefs. |
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| Dave Matthews Band – Seek Up Lyrics | 12 years ago |
| I would like to personally congratulate 4T5T6T and chodmcv for being the only people who seem to actually get it. Also, I would also like to thank the rest of you for being the inspiration which enabled Dave to write this song. Rather ironic if you ask me. OPEN YOUR EYES. | |
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