Lyric discussion by nightmarryyou 

Cover art for Lotus lyrics by Cage the Elephant

pretty much speaks for itself; about the disillusionment and ignorance of america and such. agreed though, this is such a good song/band, really refreshing.

its not ignorance of america, its about how he feels that wars over religion are the most stupid mind numbing thing, because no one ever changes their mind. Cage isnt an anti american band

But it makes sense; that it could be how ignorant America is. He's saying people are going to turn this into a pop culture message and how their opinions don't mean anything. Just because he may think America is ignorant doesn't mean he's anti-American. (Because we are, it's only true.)

I disagree with krazycait, because what you're saying is counterintuitive to what CtE is saying. Throughout the song he is talking about how we still hold on to the same views we've had since the dark ages. If you listen, you find the recurring message "It's gonna stop/needs to stop". He seems to be saying that we need to drop these age old views and prejudices we've held on to for FAR too long, and see things for what they really are.

Krazycait, I have to say I despise you for what you said at the end...