I think it's about personal freedom and rights. How are we free if we are so controlled that we can't shape our own lives? In one aspect, I see it as a political statment, although I'm unsure of what is being said exactly. Is he discussing propaganda when he says "Living so free is a tragedy, when you can't see what you need to see"? And the last few lines about Americans being trigger happy, is that a slam on the war? I really don't know PM5K's political standing, but it's a great song nonetheless.
I think it's about personal freedom and rights. How are we free if we are so controlled that we can't shape our own lives? In one aspect, I see it as a political statment, although I'm unsure of what is being said exactly. Is he discussing propaganda when he says "Living so free is a tragedy, when you can't see what you need to see"? And the last few lines about Americans being trigger happy, is that a slam on the war? I really don't know PM5K's political standing, but it's a great song nonetheless.