Amused to death is a concept inspired by the book "Amusing Ourselves to Death" by Neil Postman. Each of the songs on the album relate to, and express his distaste of how ALL television - even the news - is, or is becoming entertainment. In "the Bravery of Being Out of Range", Mr Waters is making a number of points. Initially, he seems to be sneering at George Snr, expressing his horror at the cavalier attitute that Bush showed going to war with Iraq and then shakes his finger at the gentlemen that ask the bartender to turn up the TV so they can look at, hear and enjoy the war effort without getting out of their seats.
Amused to death is a concept inspired by the book "Amusing Ourselves to Death" by Neil Postman. Each of the songs on the album relate to, and express his distaste of how ALL television - even the news - is, or is becoming entertainment. In "the Bravery of Being Out of Range", Mr Waters is making a number of points. Initially, he seems to be sneering at George Snr, expressing his horror at the cavalier attitute that Bush showed going to war with Iraq and then shakes his finger at the gentlemen that ask the bartender to turn up the TV so they can look at, hear and enjoy the war effort without getting out of their seats.