500 Channels
Choking Victim Lyrics
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Helps me to resent my life and raise my expectations.
Locked into re-runs, your memories repeating,
And all your ideals seem so self defeating.
For you and yours, the pepsi generation,
And when you're discontent, you change the T.V. station,
And when you hate your life, no qualtities redeeming,
A million brainwashed zombies will always be heard screaming...
And when there is no hope,
"I'll smoke some crack, I'll shoot some dope!"
When there's no enemies,
"I sit and stare at my T.V.
And in my ignorance,
I'll be a slave and sycophant!"
And in a perfect world devoid of all temptations,
The good leftover crizack could unite the nations.
But now the war machines are mapping our destruction
With poisons over flowing in the chemical seductions.
And when there is no hope,
"I'll smoke some crack, I'll shoot some dope!"
When there's no enemies,
"I sit and stare at my T.V.
And in my ignorance,
I'll be a slave and sycophant!"
With my credit and my bank,
My mind will draw a blank.
I'll block out history,
And stare at my T.V.
For me there is no way.
500 channels waste my life away, away
The song "500 Channels" by Choking Victim is a commentary on the dangers of the mass media and the passivity that comes with entertainment addiction. The lyrics describe the way that TV can become a form of mental slavery, draining viewers of hope and agency. The first verse paints a picture of how TV can act as a false escape, offering a simulation of excitement and adventure that makes everyday life seem dull and lifeless. The second verse describes the despair that can set in when people realize that their lives aren't really going anywhere. The chorus repeats the same lines over and over, as if stuck in a loop of resignation and self-defeat.
The third verse takes a darker turn, as the lyrics describe how the allure of drugs can seem like a way out in the face of complete powerlessness. The idea of being a "slave and sycophant" underscores the sense of helplessness that can accompany addiction. The final verse offers a glimmer of hope for a utopia where drugs are only used for good, but the reality is much darker. The "war machines" are already at work, and people's minds are being poisoned by the chemicals in the environment.
Overall, "500 Channels" is a stark warning about the ways in which the media can be both intoxicating and dangerous, trapping people in a cycle of consumption that leaves them feeling empty and hopeless.
Line by Line Meaning
500 channels of a day-dream stimulation
There are so many channels on TV that provide mindless entertainment, that it can become a way of escaping reality and living in a fantasy.
Helps me to resent my life and raise my expectations.
By constantly seeing unrealistic scenarios and glamorous lifestyles on TV, it can make one unhappy with their own life and make them want more than they can realistically achieve.
Locked into re-runs, your memories repeating,
Watching the same shows over and over again can cause one to be stuck in the past and not move forward in their life.
And all your ideals seem so self defeating.
The unrealistic ideals that are portrayed on TV can make one feel inadequate and like they will never achieve their goals.
For you and yours, the pepsi generation,
Refers to the advertising campaign for Pepsi in the 1980s that was targeted towards millennials who were seen as shallow and materialistic.
And when you're discontent, you change the T.V. station,
When one is unhappy, they can easily change the channel to try and find something that will make them feel better, rather than actually addressing the underlying issues.
And when you hate your life, no qualtities redeeming,
When one truly dislikes their life, no amount of entertainment or distraction can make up for the dissatisfaction they feel.
A million brainwashed zombies will always be heard screaming...
The masses are easily influenced by the media and will follow the latest trends and opinions without question.
And when there is no hope,
When one feels like they have hit rock bottom.
"I'll smoke some crack, I'll shoot some dope!"
A desperate response to one's hopelessness, to escape reality and find temporary relief from their pain.
When there's no enemies,
When there are no external factors causing one to feel defeated or helpless.
"I sit and stare at my T.V.
Choosing to remain passive and ignore the problems in one's life or society as a whole.
And in my ignorance,
Being unaware or indifferent to the consequences of one's actions or lack thereof.
I'll be a slave and sycophant!"
Choosing to follow the masses and not think for oneself, thus becoming a social, political, or intellectual follower rather than a leader.
With my credit and my bank,
Material possessions are seen as a symbol of success and self-worth.
My mind will draw a blank.
Rather than using one's mind to think critically or creatively, they are content with being passive consumers of entertainment.
I'll block out history,
Choosing to ignore or forget important events or lessons from the past that are still relevant today.
And stare at my T.V.
Choosing to remain ignorant and uninvolved in the world around them.
For me there is no way.
Choosing to believe that there is no escape from the cycle of aimless consumption and distraction.
500 channels waste my life away, away
Believing that excessive consumption of media is emptying and wasting one's life, leading to a lack of fulfillment.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRANCOIS S. CHERPITEL, S. DUBRUL, SEAN P. MCARDLE
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Kristoff Cicourel
Lyrics:
500 channels of a day-dream stimulation
helps me to resent my life and raise my expectations.
Locked into re-runs, your memories repeating,
and all your ideals seem so self defeating.
For you and yours, the pepsi generation,
and when you're discontent, you change the T.V. station,
And when you hate your life, no qualtities redeeming,
a million brainwashed zombies will always be heard screaming...
And when there is no hope,
"I'll smoke some crack, I'll shoot some dope!"
When theres no enemies,
"I sit and stare at my T.V.
and in my ignorance,
I'll be a slave and sycophant!"
And in a perfect world devoid of all temptations,
the good leftover crizack could unite the nations.
But now the war machines are mapping our destructions
with poisons over flowing in the chemical seductions.
And when there is no hope,
"I'll smoke some crack, I'll shoot some dope!"
When theres no enemies,
"I sit and stare at my T.V. [X2]
and in my ignorance,
I'll be a slave and sycophant!"
With my credit and my bank,
my mind will draw a blank.
I'll block out history,
and stare at my T.V.
For me there is no way.
500 channels waste my life away, away...
Third Eye Flow
LYRICS:
500 channels of a day-dream stimulation
helps me to resent my life and raise my expectations.
Locked into re-runs, your memories repeating,
and all your ideals seem so self defeating.
For you and yours, the pepsi generation,
and when you're discontent, you change the T.V. station,
And when you hate your life, no qualtities redeeming,
a million brainwashed zombies will always be heard screaming,
And when there is no hope,
ILL SMOKE SOME CRACK ILL SHOOT SOME DOPE!!
When theres no enemies,
I sit and stare at my T.V!!!
and in my ignorance,
I'll be a slave and sycophant!!
And in a perfect world devoid of all temptations,
the good leftover crizack could unite the nations.
But now the war machines are mapping our destructions
with poisons over flowing in the chemical seductions.
And when there is no hope,
I'll smoke some crack, I'll shoot some dope!!!!
When theres no enemies,
I sit and stare at my T.V.!!
and in my ignorance,
I'll be a slave and sycophant!!
And when there is no hope,
ILL SMOKE SOME CRACK ILL SHOOT SOME DOPE!!
When theres no enemies,
I sit and stare at my T.V!!!
and in my ignorance,
I'll be a slave and sycophant!!
With my credit and my bank,
my mind will draw a blank.
I'll block out history,
and stare at my T.V.
For me there is no way.
500 channels waste my life away, away!!!UAAAHHHHHHG!!
Another Plane3d
500 Channels
500 channels of a day-dream stimulation
Helps me to resent my life and raise my expectations
Locked into re-runs, your memories repeating
And all your ideals seem so self defeating
For you and yours, the pepsi generation
And when you're discontent, you change the T.V. station
And when you hate your life, no qualities redeeming
A million brainwashed zombies will always be heard screaming...
And when there is no hope
"I'll smoke some crack, I'll shoot some dope!"
When theres no enemies
"I sit and stare at my T.V
And in my ignorance
I'll be a slave and sycophant!"
And in a perfect world devoid of all temptations
The good leftover crizack could unite the nations
But now the war machines are mapping our destructions
With poisons over flowing in the chemical seductions
And when there is no hope
"I'll smoke some crack, I'll shoot some dope!"
When theres no enemies
"I sit and stare at my T.V
And in my ignorance
I'll be a slave and sycophant!"
TrashLid
500 channels of a day-dream stimulation
Helps me to resent my life and raise my expectations.
Locked into re-runs, your memories repeating,
And all your ideals seem so self defeating.
For you and yours, the pepsi generation,
And when you're discontent, you change the T.V. station,
And when you hate your life, no qualtities redeeming,
A million brainwashed zombies will always be heard screaming...
And when there is no hope,
"I'll smoke some crack, I'll shoot some dope!"
When there's no enemies,
"I sit and stare at my T.V.
And in my ignorance,
I'll be a slave and sycophant!"
And in a perfect world devoid of all temptations,
The good leftover crizack could unite the nations.
But now the war machines are mapping our destruction
With poisons over flowing in the chemical seductions.
And when there is no hope,
"I'll smoke some crack, I'll shoot some dope!"
When there's no enemies,
"I sit and stare at my T.V.
And in my ignorance,
I'll be a slave and sycophant!"
With my credit and my bank,
My mind will draw a blank.
I'll block out history,
And stare at my T.V.
For me there is no way.
500 channels waste my life away, away
Shawnee Deen
500 Channels
500 channels of a day-dream stimulation
helps me to resent my life and raise my expectations.
Locked into re-runs, your memories repeating,
and all your ideals seem so self defeating.
For you and yours, the pepsi generation,
and when you're discontent, you change the T.V. station,
And when you hate your life, no qualtities redeeming,
a million brainwashed zombies will always be heard screaming...
And when there is no hope,
"I'll smoke some crack, I'll shoot some dope!"
When theres no enemies,
"I sit and stare at my T.V.
and in my ignorance,
I'll be a slave and sycophant!"
And in a perfect world devoid of all temptations,
the good leftover crizack could unite the nations.
But now the war machines are mapping our destructions
with poisons over flowing in the chemical seductions.
And when there is no hope,
"I'll smoke some crack, I'll shoot some dope!"
When theres no enemies,
"I sit and stare at my T.V.
and in my ignorance,
I'll be a slave and sycophant!"
With my credit and my bank,
my mind will draw a blank.
I'll block out history,
and stare at my T.V.
For me there is no way.
500 channels waste my life away, away...
BillCooperWasRight
500 channels of a day-dream stimulation
Helps me to resent my life and raise my expectations.
Locked into re-runs, your memories repeating,
And all your ideals seem so self defeating.
For you and yours, the pepsi generation,
And when you're discontent, you change the TV station,
And when you hate your life, no qualtities redeeming,
A million brainwashed zombies will always be heard screaming...
And when there is no hope,
"I'll smoke some crack, I'll shoot some dope!"
When there's no enemies,
"I sit and stare at my TV
And in my ignorance,
I'll be a slave and sycophant!"
And in a perfect world devoid of all temptations,
The good leftover crizack could unite the nations.
But now the war machines are mapping our destructions
With poisons over flowing in the chemical seductions.
And when there is no hope,
"I'll smoke some crack, I'll shoot some dope!"
When there's no enemies,
"I sit and stare at my TV
And in my ignorance,
I'll be a slave and sycophant!"
With my credit and my bank,
My mind will draw a blank.
I'll block out history,
And stare at my TV
For me there is no way.
500 channels waste my life away, away...
Arcade Warrior
THE FREAKIN BASS IN THIS SONG MAN..
JaneIsNotOkay
A guy with 900k subs listens to Choking Victim? That's pretty amazing
Shawn Benoit
200K? goddamn millennials
danielscissorhands
Yes, there is bass in this song, very good.
gonzalo cruz
danielscissorhands what song doesn't have bass
danielscissorhands
gonzalo Gonzalo... You seem to have misunderstood my sarcastic reply.
Cd6
I got this CD from a local record store a year ago thinking it’d be some black metal band. Best mistake I’ve ever made
SamuraiTacos
@h19marxus90 i saw left over crack and i loved choking victim more but then i realized its the same band members
Matt Santini
Me either🙂
Andrew
I bought this from a local record store in the late 90s knowing what I was getting myself into. Still a best mistake