It's about the emptiness of consumerism in late capitalist society! We constantly have to feel that we're running towards a goal: 'Have I got a long way to run...' The 2nd verse alludes particularly strongly to the desensitisation effect of advertising.
It's about the emptiness of consumerism in late capitalist society! We constantly have to feel that we're running towards a goal: 'Have I got a long way to run...' The 2nd verse alludes particularly strongly to the desensitisation effect of advertising.