I think he is describing a change coming, from conformism and brainwashing, too free thought, and individual opinions.
"And no doubt this will be
Part of our history
We're making our move
And we're breaking out of the grind"
Its describing the rise in popularity of left ideals, especially amongst the youth:
"Today, the new age
We'll rise up
State our case
Throw it down"
Then it says that the only people who will be successful are those who are able to think for themselves.
"And after the rain
The only ones that still remain
Are standing proud
Separated from the crowd"
But then he goes on to admit that he doesn't know everything (how do we know); and asks for the objective truth, without manipulation (turn on the light), because he needs to decide, and form his own opinions. He then decides to take his chances with the information he has.
Its very similar to 'Wake Up' because he doubts all information sources, because of all the bias.
"New information
Coming down the line
But as far as I can tell
It's just the blind leading the blind"
I think the word 'line' is both a reference to the internet, and a reference to Chinese whispers.
Its basically just saying that all these people blinded by their own preconceptions are posting things on the internet and spreading their own agenda.
I think its a great song, because all it does is encourage free thought. It doesn't actually support any political mind set. While I interpret them as supporting the left, all they do is encourage you to think for yourself, and to be wary of bias and manipulation.
This is another stab at society and conformism.
I think he is describing a change coming, from conformism and brainwashing, too free thought, and individual opinions. "And no doubt this will be Part of our history We're making our move And we're breaking out of the grind"
Its describing the rise in popularity of left ideals, especially amongst the youth: "Today, the new age We'll rise up State our case Throw it down"
Then it says that the only people who will be successful are those who are able to think for themselves. "And after the rain The only ones that still remain Are standing proud Separated from the crowd"
But then he goes on to admit that he doesn't know everything (how do we know); and asks for the objective truth, without manipulation (turn on the light), because he needs to decide, and form his own opinions. He then decides to take his chances with the information he has. Its very similar to 'Wake Up' because he doubts all information sources, because of all the bias.
"New information Coming down the line But as far as I can tell It's just the blind leading the blind"
I think the word 'line' is both a reference to the internet, and a reference to Chinese whispers. Its basically just saying that all these people blinded by their own preconceptions are posting things on the internet and spreading their own agenda.
I think its a great song, because all it does is encourage free thought. It doesn't actually support any political mind set. While I interpret them as supporting the left, all they do is encourage you to think for yourself, and to be wary of bias and manipulation.