Supernova Goes Pop
Powerman 5000 Lyrics
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Or are you the past,
The past have you been chosen,
Or are you the last,
The message was sent,
They seem so un...REAL!!
Cuz now i'm made of plastic wire and steel,
AND STEEL!!
Follow for now and follow for this cuz everybody follows for nothing at all,
Follow for now and follow for this cuz everybody follows for nothing at all,
Supernova, ya supernova,
Supernova goes pop
Supernova, ya think its over,
But supernova don't stop,
Can you explain, just what you are,
I've never been this close to a...STAR!! alright,
The message was sent, you know what to do,
Cuz everybody needs to be someone don't you,
Alright, DON'T YOU!!
Follow for now and follow for this cuz everybody follows for nothing at all,
Follow for now and follow for this cuz everybody follows for nothing at all
Supernova, ya supernova,
Supernova goes pop,
Supernova, ya think its over,
But the supernova don't stop,
Supernova, ya supernova,
Supernova goes pop,
Supernova, ya think its over,
But the supernova don't stop,
Lets go,
Supernova, that supernova,
That supernova goes pop,
Supernova, you think its over,
But that supernova goes pop
(yelled)
Supernova, supernova
That supernova goes pop, alright
Supernova, supernova
That supernova don't...it don't...it don't
stop...
The lyrics of "Supernova Goes Pop" by Powerman 5000 explore the concept of identity and the pressure to conform and be someone in a society that values popularity and appearances over substance. The song questions whether one's identity is determined by their past, present or future, and whether one is a product of their environment or has agency in shaping their own destiny. The juxtaposition of the message being sent and the unreality of the situation suggests a sense of disconnection and alienation from oneself and others, as if one is living in a hyperreal world where everything is a simulation. The chorus, "Supernova goes pop", implies a sense of explosive energy and release, as if breaking free from the constraints of conformity and embracing one's true self.
The repetition of "follow for now and follow for this" and "everybody follows for nothing at all" emphasizes the sense of herd mentality and the superficiality of social media culture, where people blindly emulate others without truly understanding or questioning why. The bridge, where the singer admits to being close to a star and needing to be someone, suggests a desire for fame and recognition, but also a recognition that it comes with a price. The repeated chants of "Supernova, supernova" at the end of the song imply a sense of transcendence and transformation, as if one has finally shed the plastic and steel of their artifice and become something greater.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you the future,
Asking if the subject is a representation of the future.
Or are you the past,
Asking if the subject is a representation of the past.
The past have you been chosen,
Asking if the subject was specifically selected from the past.
Or are you the last,
Asking if the subject is the last remnants of something.
The message was sent,
Indicating that there was communication involved.
They seem so un...REAL!!,
Suggesting that the conveyance of the message is not trustworthy.
Cuz now i'm made of plastic wire and steel,
Claiming that the singer is not human, but rather artificial.
AND STEEL!!
Emphasizing the artist's mechanical nature.
Follow for now and follow for this cuz everybody follows for nothing at all,
Pointing out the subject's tendency to follow trends without a discernible purpose.
Supernova, ya supernova,
Addressing the subject directly as a supernova.
Supernova goes pop
Observing the subject's sudden and dramatic explosion.
Supernova, ya think its over,
Asking if the subject believes that their show is over.
But supernova don't stop,
Declaring that the subject keeps going despite their belief that they are finished.
Can you explain, just what you are,
Asking the subject to clarify their nature.
I've never been this close to a...STAR!! alright,
Observing that the singer is very close to something very large and brilliant, perhaps a metaphor for the subject.
You know what to do,
Asserting that the subject is familiar with the expectations placed upon it.
Cuz everybody needs to be someone don't you,
Commenting on the pressure that the subject is under to be someone noteworthy.
Alright, DON'T YOU!!
Asserting that the singer expects the subject to feel similarly.
Lets go,
Encouraging the subject to continue and not give up.
Supernova, that supernova,
Referring to the subject in the third person as a supernova.
That supernova goes pop,
Observing the subject's explosive performance.
Supernova, you think its over,
Asking the subject if they feel finished.
But that supernova goes pop
Contrasting the subject's belief of being finished with its continued explosive performance.
(yelled)
Emphasizing the following text was shouted.
Supernova, supernova
Addressing the subject directly as a supernova.
That supernova goes pop, alright
Asserting that the subject's performance is explosive and exciting.
Supernova, supernova
Addressing the subject directly as a supernova.
That supernova don't...it don't...it don't
Asserting that the subject keeps going and doesn't stop.
stop...
Finalizing the assertion that the subject keeps going and doesn't stop.
Contributed by Victoria D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics:
Are you the future
Or are you the past, the past
Have you been chosen
Or are you the last
The message was sent
They seem so unreal
'Cause now I'm made of plastic
Wire and steel, and steel
Follow for now and follow for this
'Cause everybody follows for nothing at all
Follow for now and follow for this
'Cause everybody follows for nothing at all
Supernova, ya supernova
Supernova goes pop
Supernova, ya think it's over
But supernova don't stop
Can you explain just what you are
I've never been this close to a star, all right
The message was sent, you know what to do
'Cause everybody needs to be someone, don't you
All right, don't you!
Follow for now and follow for this
'Cause everybody follows for nothing at all
Follow for now and follow for this
'Cause everybody follows for nothing at all
Supernova, ya supernova
Supernova goes pop
Supernova, ya think it's over
But the supernova don't stop
Supernova, ya supernova
Supernova goes pop
Supernova, ya think it's over
But the supernova don't stop
Let's go!
Supernova, that supernova
That supernova goes pop
Supernova, you think it's over
But that supernova goes pop
Supernova, supernova
That supernova goes pop, all right
Supernova, supernova
That supernova don't it, don't it, don't
Stop!
turtlettturtle
Hardly anyone in this generation knows about powerman 5000, this breaks my heart.
BowlG
since that new generation doesnt dare to touch a retro console or some slightly older game, in which these old songs always are
Flying Spaghetti Monster
I don't know man, 2 Million is a lot to me
JakeFromStateFarm
@BowlG Hey we're not all like that. I love old consoles and music.
Trippz
‘Tis a shame such a dope ass band
Kalin Kk
Maybe they're not supposed to ;)
Varg
I'll never understand why they gave up the gimmick. Loved it growing up.
Terry Fulds Gaming
Best 2 bands to see live:
Gwar
And
Pm5k during their dress up days.
JaPo
Just isn't as cool when you're older.
he
They still make music. Look up, "we are the children of the future, PM5K." It fucking sucks but it's newer. Lol