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Public Domain
The Dopamines Lyrics


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He said that she said that I said that I did
Now I'm dead, oh shit, I fucked up. We fucked up.
Then he screams, and she cries
Then he's pleased cause he lied.
But then his "tongue is tied"
But it's ok because "he tried"
Wither or not it's true, what exactly does that make you?

Whoa oh whoa oh we all are
Whoa oh whoa oh we all are



Whoa oh whoa we're all the same
We're just public domain
[x2]

Everybody's got a masters degree
In telecommunicationary tactic
With a minor in therapy,
A mix when injected produces an asshole.
I hope you all choke tangled up in the cords of your switchboard.
I hope you choke on your pride when you swallow it whole.
And when your life is through nobody will be there to confirm that it's you.

Whoa oh whoa oh we all are
Whoa oh whoa oh we all are
Whoa oh whoa we're all the same
We're just public domain
[x2]

I trust that you'll expect the worst from us.
I trust that you're exactly like us
I trust that you'll expect the worst from us.
I trust that you're exactly like us

Whoa oh whoa oh we all are
Whoa oh whoa oh we all are
Whoa oh whoa we're all the same
We're just public domain
[x2]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Dopamines's song Public Domain can be interpreted in different ways, but one main theme of the song appears to be about the dangers of gossip and lies. The verses seem to describe a situation where information has been passed on from one person to another, leading to misunderstandings and negative consequences. The chorus suggests that despite our differences, we are all the same in being vulnerable to the spreading of information about us, becoming part of the public domain.


The opening lines of the song describe a situation where someone has talked about something they shouldn't have, leading to regret and a sense of responsibility for a negative outcome. The following lines suggest that other people are involved in this, and that lies have been spread that have caused emotional distress. The lines "But then his 'tongue is tied' / But it's ok because 'he tried'" suggest an attempt to excuse what has been said or done, but without being able to fully deny it.


The second verse brings in a theme of technology, with references to telecommunication and therapy. The lines "A mix when injected produces an asshole" suggest the idea of technology and psychology being mixed in a way that creates negative characteristics. The lines "I hope you choke on your pride when you swallow it whole" may further suggest the idea of people becoming too involved in themselves and their own image, leading to difficulties.


Overall, public domain appears to be a comment on human communication, and the ways in which misunderstandings can arise and be perpetuated. The song seems to suggest that we are all exposed to the risks of gossip and misunderstanding, and that we should be careful about what we say and believe.


Line by Line Meaning

He said that she said that I said that I did
The singer reveals that this escalated conflict began when someone repeated something he said and is now regretful of. The events that followed have led to unfortunate consequences.


Now I'm dead, oh shit, I fucked up. We fucked up.
The singer recognizes the severity of the situation and expresses regret for his actions. He also acknowledges the shared responsibility of all those involved in the situation.


Then he screams, and she cries
The situation has escalated emotionally with both parties expressing intense reactions to the events that have taken place.


Then he's pleased cause he lied.
One of the parties involved is gratified by successfully deceiving someone, potentially causing further damage to the situation.


But then his "tongue is tied"
The individual who lied is now unable to speak or express themselves, potentially out of fear or shame.


But it's ok because "he tried"
The individual who lied attempted to deal with the situation, but their actions only made it worse.


Wither or not it's true, what exactly does that make you?
The singer questions whether or not the rumors or accusations being spread are even true, and challenges others to consider the morality of their actions regardless.


Everybody's got a masters degree In telecommunicationary tactic With a minor in therapy, A mix when injected produces an asshole.
The artist suggests that everyone has become an expert in communication and therapy techniques, but these skills are being used to manipulate and unfairly hurt others.


I hope you all choke tangled up in the cords of your switchboard.
The artist expresses negative feelings towards those who have caused harm, and imagines them struggling with physical consequences as a result of their actions.


I hope you choke on your pride when you swallow it whole.
The artist wishes for the downfall of people who are arrogant and insincere, and may be masking their true feelings or intentions.


And when your life is through nobody will be there to confirm that it's you.
The singer implies that those who have caused harm will not be remembered or mourned, as they may have hurt others to such a degree that they are alienated from their communities and loved ones.


I trust that you'll expect the worst from us. I trust that you're exactly like us I trust that you'll expect the worst from us. I trust that you're exactly like us
The artist asserts that all people are capable of causing harm and making mistakes, and suggests that it is unwise to trust anyone too deeply. The repetition of the statements implies a sense of hopelessness or certainty about this belief.


Whoa oh whoa oh we all are Whoa oh whoa oh we all are Whoa oh whoa we're all the same We're just public domain [x2]
The chorus emphasizes the idea that all people are fundamentally the same, and should not be perceived as fundamentally different or set apart from one another. The phrase "public domain" implies that people are not unique or special, and belong to a larger group or system beyond their control.




Contributed by James W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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