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Capitalism Stole My Virginity
The (International) Noise Conspiracy Lyrics


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"Nowhere is untouched by the shame
Who said we could get by with our childhood games
Days of innocence are all long gone
Avoid the shock honey and try to live on

Woke up all paralyzed
All dreams corrupted in front of our eyes
Cause on every forehead of every little whore
There's a sign that says, 'baby don't come back no more'

Distasteful ugly and cheap
That is how you make me feel, I said
Capitalism stole my virginity
Capitalism stole, capitalism stole
Capitalism stole my virginity

Robbed out of our bleeding hearts
Smashed our illusions, tore them all apart
Now we are unsentimental and unafraid
To destroy this culture that we hate

Sort of tired of being nothing
When, when we should be everything
On every forehead of every little whore
There's a sign that says, 'baby we're all born to die'

Distasteful ugly and cheap
That is how you make me feel, I said
Capitalism stole my virginity
Capitalism stole, capitalism stole
Capitalism stole - yeah

We are all sluts, cheap products
In someone else's notebook
We are all sluts, cheap products
In someone else's notebook
We are all sluts, cheap products
In someone else's notebook
We are all sluts, cheap products
In someone else's notebook

Distasteful ugly and cheap
That is how you make me feel, I said
Capitalism stole my virginity
Capitalism stole, capitalism stole
Capitalism stole my virginity, oh
Capitalism stole, capitalism stole
Capitalism stole my virginity, oh yeah
Capitalism stole, capitalism stole
Capitalism stole my virginity, oh

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The (International) Noise Conspiracy's song Capitalism Stole My Virginity are a powerful critique of the impact of capitalism on modern society. The song describes how capitalism has corrupted our innocence and left us feeling cheap and used, like "sluts" and "cheap products" in someone else's notebook.


The first verse highlights the shame and loss of childhood innocence that we all experience as we grow up in a capitalist society. The second verse goes on to describe the shock and corruption that we face as we become aware of the realities of the world around us. The chorus then drives home the message that our purity and self-worth have been stolen by capitalism, leaving us feeling degraded and powerless.


The final verse is a call to action to reject this culture of exploitation and fight back against those who seek to profit from our suffering. The song ends on a defiant note, reminding us that we are not alone in our struggle and that together we can make a difference.


Overall, Capitalism Stole My Virginity is a searing indictment of the corrosive effects of capitalism on our lives and a powerful call to action to reclaim our humanity and dignity.


Line by Line Meaning

Nowhere is untouched by the shame
The effects of modern society are far-reaching and widespread, and no one can escape the shame of a culture built on exploitation and greed.


Who said we could get by with our childhood games
The promises of our youth - to be safe, to be happy, to live without fear - have all been crushed by the realities of the world we live in.


Days of innocence are all long gone
As we grow older, we realize that the world is not what we thought it was, and we can never go back to a time of true innocence and simplicity.


Avoid the shock honey and try to live on
Despite the harsh realities of the world, we must continue to try and live our lives as best we can, in whatever way we can.


Woke up all paralyzed
The realization of the world's harshness and the limitations it puts on us can be overwhelming and disabling, leaving us feeling helpless and without hope.


All dreams corrupted in front of our eyes
As we see the ugliness and brutality of the world, our hopes and dreams for a better future are tarnished and seem impossible to attain.


Cause on every forehead of every little whore
Even the most innocent and vulnerable members of society are not immune to the damaging effects of capitalism and the commodification of human beings.


There's a sign that says, 'baby don't come back no more'
The harsh realities of the world have left many people scarred and unable to trust, leading to feelings of isolation and loneliness.


Distasteful ugly and cheap
The harshness and soullessness of capitalism leave us feeling devalued and insignificant, like we have no worth beyond what we can produce or consume.


Capitalism stole my virginity
The pure and innocent parts of ourselves have been taken from us by a society that values profit over humanity, leaving us feeling defiled and used.


Robbed out of our bleeding hearts
The violence and greed of capitalism have left us feeling depleted and hollow, drained of all emotion and compassion.


Smashed our illusions, tore them all apart
The lies and false promises of capitalism have shattered our hopes and dreams, leaving us disillusioned and hopeless.


Now we are unsentimental and unafraid
The harsh realities of the world have hardened us, making us cold and unfeeling, but also giving us a sense of strength and resilience.


To destroy this culture that we hate
We are determined to fight against the oppressive and exploitative system of capitalism and create a better, more just and equitable world.


Sort of tired of being nothing
The endless cycle of work and consumption under capitalism leaves us feeling powerless and unimportant, like there is no purpose to our lives beyond serving the economy.


When, when we should be everything
We are capable of so much more than capitalism allows us to be, and we refuse to accept our limitations or settle for anything less than our full potential.


On every forehead of every little whore
Even those who have been most exploited and oppressed by capitalism have the potential for greatness and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.


There's a sign that says, 'baby we're all born to die'
The stark reality of our mortality can be a reminder that life is precious and that we must fight to make the most of it, even in the face of overwhelming obstacles.


We are all sluts, cheap products
Under capitalism, we are reduced to nothing more than consumers or workers, our value determined solely by our ability to produce or consume goods.


In someone else's notebook
Our lives are controlled and exploited by those in power, who view us as nothing more than tools to be used and discarded for their own gain.


Capitalism stole my virginity, oh
The system of capitalism has taken from us the purity, innocence, and potential of our lives, leaving us feeling empty and disillusioned.




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Daniel Chagas

Such a underrated band.

The O.P. O.G.

Understatement of the century

Leah Ballard

I saw these guys live when I was 15 years old, and it was, like, super magical. 15 years later, the song still gives me god damn chills.

manny sauceda

Saw them at this small club here in texas. Show was moved twice so there were only about 50 people there and they still tore it up. Talked to Inge for like half an hour outside before their set nicest guy. I know the refused is doing reunion shows they need to be next.

picosdrivethru

hahhaha same, what a jam

Gerry Peacemaker

I saw them at Reading festival in 2004 when I was 25, still one of the best live bands I have stumbled upon.

Abdul Hamid

I'm still remember when they come to Indonesia in 2005 for Soundrenaline, i can see and im listen, i will never forget it, 'Terima kasih'

Leah Ballard

@Thamara dos Anjos That's a good question. Unfortunately, I'm not sure :(. My experience with them was about 50% of my life ago! Ha. It would be fantastic if they were.

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Skakidinabox

(comment cont.) Dennis then went on to create this band with some friends with the intention of basically breaking down everything that he had built with Refused, and then rebuilding it. If you didn't know already Dennis and a lot of those he interacts with, have very strong marxist ideals. Everything Refused did was to generate emotion, to draw attention to themselves; to become a spectacle.

Evan Feely

He's a huge fan of Guy Debord. Read a bit of the stuff he wrote about about 60's France and you'll see the link. Society of the Spectacle explains much of the ideology behind Dennis's motives.

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