This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
They say you're stupid
That you're too young to vote
They say you'll swallow anything
That they shove down your throat
They say you can't think
That you haven't got a brain
That you're just there to listen
That you're just being trained
CHORUS
There's something inside your head
There's something inside your head
There's something inside your head
There's something inside your head
They say you lost the ability to even think
That your tiny little brain
Slipped down the kitchen sink
They say that you'll buy anything
That they turn your way
That you'll listen to everything
That they decide to play
CHORUS
Grey matter grey matter ooh . . .
Grey matter grey matter ooh . . .
Grey matter grey matter ooh . . .
Grey matter grey matter ooh . . .
BRIDGE
I think you like it--like it
To be told what to do--isn't that true
I think you're better--better--better off
Stone cold dead--without your head
They say you're stupid
That you're too young to vote
They say you'll swallow anything
That they shove down your throat
If they say lie down, you'll do it
If they say--buy it now--you'll do it
If they say--turn around--you'll do it
If they say--hit the ground--you'll do it
If they say--bite the big weenie--you'll do it
If they say--wasn't that good--you'll do it
If they say--bend over baby--you'll do it
If they say--take it and like it--you'll do it
CHORUS
That you're too young to vote
They say you'll swallow anything
That they shove down your throat
They say you can't think
That you haven't got a brain
That you're just there to listen
That you're just being trained
CHORUS
There's something inside your head
There's something inside your head
There's something inside your head
There's something inside your head
They say you lost the ability to even think
That your tiny little brain
Slipped down the kitchen sink
They say that you'll buy anything
That they turn your way
That you'll listen to everything
That they decide to play
CHORUS
Grey matter grey matter ooh . . .
Grey matter grey matter ooh . . .
Grey matter grey matter ooh . . .
Grey matter grey matter ooh . . .
BRIDGE
I think you like it--like it
To be told what to do--isn't that true
I think you're better--better--better off
Stone cold dead--without your head
They say you're stupid
That you're too young to vote
They say you'll swallow anything
That they shove down your throat
If they say lie down, you'll do it
If they say--buy it now--you'll do it
If they say--turn around--you'll do it
If they say--hit the ground--you'll do it
If they say--bite the big weenie--you'll do it
If they say--wasn't that good--you'll do it
If they say--bend over baby--you'll do it
If they say--take it and like it--you'll do it
CHORUS
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It's an indictment of the human 'sheep' mentality. It's asking why don't people think for themselves, and accuses us of not even trying to ("I think you like it").
Why has no-one else commented? This song is effing brilliant.
@charlieSometimes In the end. All in society must follow. Or. Go out of ID system of society/get out of society. What did an open mind or thinking for self do when self and open mind continued in society of sheep id controller mafia made system?<br /> <br /> Your analysis is right. But Elfman does not tell us the solution to this 1 brain sheep system+think for self. <br /> <br /> No solution means what then? This is question I answered but that one must think. If one is to even begin to speak about sheep and self thought.
It IS brilliant. It seems like a pretty impassioned plea for people to think for themselves and it reminds me a lot of "freedom of choice" by Devo.
its an awesome song, but its kinda sad that there are people out there who don't know when to stand up and say "hey, im not taking this crap". so this song is basically saying if ur not gonna stand up for yourself, theyr gonna tell you that ur an idiot. theyll tell u to bend over and f*uck u in the ass sadly..
I envision it as more of a youth rebellion song, with the mass saying "Hey, what are you worth in society?" The same basic "I'm not taking this crap" song as other suggestions
Great song. New wave at its best!
My thoughts:
I believe it's called Grey Matter because, back then, it came out a disk to expand the possibilities of the famous keyboard "Yamaha DX-7", called "Grey Matter E! Card". Most of the sounds used in this song come from a DX-7...
I'm surprised no one brought up that there's a part in your brain called the grey matter. Some say that if the center of the grey matter is enlightened, you will no longer be tempted by "Them" (media, government, FBI, whoever runs the nation). You will be free from the flock. Otherwise, you're just another slave/sheep of society.
@worthenia All are slaves if in society ID system. Governments are only speakers for media. FBI is only a tiny office worker. Mafia controls society. Millions including govt/fbi/etc are helpers to run the mafia program...