well you know
they make you want it
when you see it on the tv shows
and maybe then you might buy it
if it makes you feel home and hosed

you want it (x4)
then they try to tell you this is modern life
you want it (x4)
no i don't believe this is modern life

can't you see
that they want us
to be brainwashed into their big schemes
so i can tell
i see sex cells
'cause it's a common reoccuring theme

you want it (x4)
then they try to tell you this is modern life
you want it (x4)
then they try to tell you this is modern life

bow down to fashion today
if it's gonna help you feel okay
bow down to fashion today
if it's gonna help you feel the same

bow down to fashion today
if it's gonna help you feel okay
bow down to fashion today
if it's gonna help you feel the same


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    A simple, straightforward song about the evils of consumerism and conformism. Good track, though.

    6th_sadistic_sniperon September 22, 2004   Link

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