Face Pollution Lyrics

Lyric discussion by synune 

Cover art for Face Pollution lyrics by Soundgarden

Plastic surgery is very literal interpretation, and I think it comments on that as well, but more specifically, it's talking about the need to hate ourselves, making us want to change. A face, or a facade, or a visage if you will all relate to superficial perceptions of others and oneself. One might relate this to material possessions. Pollution has two meanings both literally and metaphorically. Literally it exists around us. Metaphorically, it can be used to say your being confused or tainted. I don't know if this song has an opinion. It's more of a commentary on how easy it is to wake up one day and not like what you see if you allow outside perceptions to interfere with your love of self.