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DLZ
TV on the Radio Lyrics


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Congratulations on the mess you made of things
On trying to reconstruct the air and all that brings
And oxidation is the compromise you own
But this is beginning to feel like the dog wants her bones saved

You force your fire then you falsify your deeds
Your methods dot the disconnect from all your creeds
And fortune strives to fill the vacuum that it feeds
But this is beginning to feel like the dog's lost her lead

This is beginning to feel like the long
winded blues of the never
This is beginning to feel like it's curling up slowly
and finding a throat to choke

This is beginning to feel like the long
winded blues of the never
Barely controlled locomotive consuming the picture
and blowing the crows, the smoke

This is beginning to feel like the long
winded blues of the never
Static explosion devoted to crushing the broken
and shoving their souls to ghost

Eternalized, objectified
You set your sights so high
But this is beginning to feel like
the bolt busted loose from the lever

Never you mind
Death professor
Your structure's fine
My dust is better
Your victim flies so high
All to catch a bird's eye view of who's next

Never you mind
Death professor
Love is life
My love is better
Eyes could be the diamonds
Confused with who's next

Never you mind
Death professor
Your shocks are fine
My struts are better
Your fiction flies so high
Y'all could use a doctor
Who's sick, who's next?

Never you mind
Death professor
Electrified, my love is better
It's crystallized, so'm I
All could be the diamond
Fused with who's next

This is beginning to feel like the dawn of a loser forever

This is beginning to feel like the dawn of a loser forever

This is beginning to feel like the dawn of a loser forever

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of TV on the Radio’s song DLZ are full of metaphors that portray a sense of frustration and confusion. The first verse seems to critique someone for trying to fix something that is already broken. The line “oxidation is the compromise you own” may refer to the gradual decay of something that was built with the intention of being long-lasting. The metaphor of the dog wanting her bones saved perhaps symbolizes the desire to hold onto something that still has value.


The second verse continues the theme of frustration and confusion with a critique of someone who is hypocritical in their actions. The line “fortune strives to fill the vacuum that it feeds” suggests that someone is trying to fill a void that they created themselves. The long-winded blues of never metaphor suggests a feeling of being stuck in a cycle of endless frustration, while the reference to a barely controlled locomotive consuming the picture and blowing the crows, the smoke, suggests a sense of destruction and chaos that is out of control.


The repeated chorus “This is beginning to feel like the dawn of a loser forever” gives a sense of hopelessness and despair. The lines “never you mind death professor” suggest an acceptance of the inevitable, while the reference to eyes being the diamonds “confused with who's next” suggests a sense of being lost or unsure of what the future holds.


Overall, the lyrics of DLZ are poetic and imaginative, presenting a critique of society and those who hold power. The metaphors used throughout the song convey a sense of frustration, confusion, and hopelessness that may resonate with listeners who feel the same.


Line by Line Meaning

Congratulations on the mess you made of things
You've messed everything up so badly, and you should be ashamed


On trying to reconstruct the air and all that brings
You've tried to fix everything, including the intangible things that make life enjoyable


And oxidation is the compromise you own
Your past mistakes and poor choices have led you to a difficult situation in the present


But this is beginning to feel like the dog wants her bones saved
The situation is becoming more desperate, and everyone is looking for a solution


You force your fire then you falsify your deeds
You try to be forceful and deceitful in your actions to get your way


Your methods dot the disconnect from all your creeds
Your methods don't align with your beliefs or morals


And fortune strives to fill the vacuum that it feeds
In the absence of something valuable, people try to fill the void just for the sake of having something


But this is beginning to feel like the dog's lost her lead
All direction or control has been lost, and people don't know what to do next


This is beginning to feel like the long winded blues of the never
The situation is starting to feel like a never-ending cycle of negativity and failure


This is beginning to feel like it's curling up slowly and finding a throat to choke
The situation is getting more intense and dangerous, and someone or something will suffer as a result


Barely controlled locomotive consuming the picture and blowing the crows, the smoke
The situation is like a train about to crash, causing destruction and chaos


Static explosion devoted to crushing the broken and shoving their souls to ghost
In the disaster, people who were already struggling have been further crushed and left feeling like ghosts


Eternalized, objectified You set your sights so high
You've made your goals so lofty that they feel impossible and unattainable


But this is beginning to feel like the bolt busted loose from the lever
You've lost your grip and control over your situation


Never you mind Death professor
Don't worry about death - this situation is already terrible enough


Your structure's fine My dust is better
Your foundations may be okay, but what I bring is more valuable and important


Your victim flies so high All to catch a bird's eye view of who's next
You push people so hard that they'll do anything to just survive and stay out of harm's way


Love is life My love is better
Love is what truly matters in life, and my love is stronger and more valuable than anything else


Eyes could be the diamonds Confused with who's next
People may be manipulated into thinking they're valuable or important, but it's just a facade


Your shocks are fine My struts are better
You may seem okay, but I have solid foundations and support that will last


Your fiction flies so high Y'all could use a doctor Who's sick, who's next?
Your lies and manipulations are taking over and causing harm - it's so bad that everyone needs a doctor


Electrified, my love is better It's crystallized, so'm I All could be the diamond Fused with who's next
My love is the best and most valuable thing around - so much so that it could even turn someone into a diamond


This is beginning to feel like the dawn of a loser forever
The situation is so dire and negative that it may feel like defeat is permanent and inevitable




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: BABATUNDE OMOROGA ADEBIMPE, DAVID ANDREW SITEK, DAVID KYP JOEL MALONE, GERARD ANTHONY SMITH, JALEEL BUNTON

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