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.
she lays awake tonight, and its the way she wants it
and its so bad she cries herself to sleep
if she could have the body of a model
oh she wants it, she reads it in the magazines
analog boy, in a digital world
dont be so digital
analog boy, in a digital world
turn off your radio
we surrender, to our technology
(we're becoming isolated)
i don't want to be controlled by machines
analog boy, in a digital world
don't be so digital
our parents wonder, why kids are growing up so fast
c'mon, believe, anything on tv
buy your identity soon
and let the channel change you
analog boy, in a digital world
dont be so digital
analog boy, in a digital world
turn off your radio
we surrender, to our technology
(we're becoming isolated)
i don't want to be controlled by machines
analog boy, in a digital world
don't be so digital
i couldn't believe my eyes, when i woke up this morning
i looked at the sidewalk and there was a million people dressed the same
all answered their cell phones at the same time
all popped a pill for the same disorder
cant be fat, no we cant have that
cause we're so far gone, dont you see that we're so far gone yeah
well i'm giving up, gonna do it right this time
analog boy, in a digital world
dont be so digital
analog boy, in a digital world
turn off your radio
we surrender, to our technology
(we're becoming isolated)
i don't want to be controlled by machines
analog boy, in a digital world
don't be so digital
and its so bad she cries herself to sleep
if she could have the body of a model
oh she wants it, she reads it in the magazines
analog boy, in a digital world
dont be so digital
analog boy, in a digital world
turn off your radio
we surrender, to our technology
(we're becoming isolated)
i don't want to be controlled by machines
analog boy, in a digital world
don't be so digital
our parents wonder, why kids are growing up so fast
c'mon, believe, anything on tv
buy your identity soon
and let the channel change you
analog boy, in a digital world
dont be so digital
analog boy, in a digital world
turn off your radio
we surrender, to our technology
(we're becoming isolated)
i don't want to be controlled by machines
analog boy, in a digital world
don't be so digital
i couldn't believe my eyes, when i woke up this morning
i looked at the sidewalk and there was a million people dressed the same
all answered their cell phones at the same time
all popped a pill for the same disorder
cant be fat, no we cant have that
cause we're so far gone, dont you see that we're so far gone yeah
well i'm giving up, gonna do it right this time
analog boy, in a digital world
dont be so digital
analog boy, in a digital world
turn off your radio
we surrender, to our technology
(we're becoming isolated)
i don't want to be controlled by machines
analog boy, in a digital world
don't be so digital
Lyrics submitted by oofus
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