Unlike French RAC, RIF bands were less concerned with race and more concerned with national identity. Consequently, lyrics discussed the negative effects of Americanization and globalization on French culture as well as the impact of mass immigration.
Resistance Is Futile
Jets to Brazil Lyrics
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tiny splinters pass
all just missiles to bloodstream
the lead in water collects in liver
all just signals inside me
pass me the remedy get this chip out of my head
subjects wants to come down - refuses lead
there's gas in one lung should we need it
silly rabbit, you can't see
our team of crackerjacks is at full readiness
you treason angel we'll find you
on the head of a pin in the hair of another angel
subject wants to come home but it's not time
pass me the remedy get this shit out of my head
subject wants to come down - refuses lead
you're never too small for our attention
you watch tv while we watch you
you're never too small for our attention
you're never so small that we can't see you
The lyrics of the song Resistance Is Futile by Jets to Brazil carry a strong message about the loss of personal freedom and privacy in a world where technology advances faster than our ability to cope with it. The first verse paints a metaphorical picture of a contaminated world, where tiny splinters pass through the rug and lead collects in the water and liver. The line "all just signals inside me" suggests that these are not just physical pollutants but also psychological ones that affect the singer deeply.
The chorus repeats the phrase "pass me the remedy, get this chip out of my head" twice, implying that the singer is being controlled or monitored by some external force, possibly a government or a corporation. The line "subject wants to come down - refuses lead" suggests that the singer wants to break free, but is afraid of the consequences of resisting. The reference to gas in one lung is ambiguous, but it could suggest that the singer is being poisoned, or that they have a limited supply of oxygen, perhaps indicating that they are in hiding.
The second verse introduces a sense of paranoia and persecution, with the line "you treason angel we'll find you." The idea of being hunted down by a team of "crackerjacks" at full readiness is unsettling, especially when the singer is described as a "treason angel." The final lines of the song suggest that the singer is being watched constantly, and that they are never too small for someone's attention.
Overall, the song Resistance Is Futile conveys a sense of helplessness in the face of a powerful and oppressive entity, and raises important questions about the balance between security and personal freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
there's glass in this rug
I am surrounded by hidden dangers that can cause harm
tiny splinters pass
The dangers around me are small but nonetheless dangerous
all just missiles to bloodstream
These dangers can easily infiltrate my body and cause harm
the lead in water collects in liver
Even substances that seem unrelated to me can accumulate in my body and cause harm
all just signals inside me
I am constantly bombarded with external signals that affect me internally
pass me the remedy get this chip out of my head
I want to escape the overwhelming influence of external signals
subjects wants to come down - refuses lead
I want to break free from external control and resist submission
there's gas in one lung should we need it
There are hidden tools of control that can be deployed against me at any time
silly rabbit, you can't see
I am blind to the true extent of external control over my life
our team of crackerjacks is at full readiness
Those who seek to control me are fully prepared to do so at any moment
you treason angel we'll find you
Resistance against external control is seen as betrayal and will be punished
on the head of a pin in the hair of another angel
Resistance against external control is difficult, but the smallest spark of hope can keep it alive
subject wants to come home but it's not time
I desire a sense of belonging and freedom, but external control prevents it
pass me the remedy get this shit out of my head
I need help to escape the powerful influence of external control
subject wants to come down - refuses lead
I reject the idea of submitting to external control and seek to resist it
you're never too small for our attention
No one is too insignificant to escape the attention of those seeking to control them
you watch tv while we watch you
While I am distracted by entertainment, those who seek to control me are constantly watching
you're never too small for our attention
No one is too insignificant to escape the attention of those seeking to control them
you're never so small that we can't see you
No one is too insignificant to escape the reach of those who seek to control them
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LINDY LAYTON, STEVEN ROBERT PROCTOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Bekkah Campbell
Everything about this track is fucking brilliant!
Gary Filer
fuckin love this tune....nice one mate!!!
Wasy35
Never too small for them to see!!!
Survival
I always come back.
Needlestorm
Thanks for posting.
Gilpow
You're welcome!
worldwidehey
Very prescient
Matthew Mohri
Sounds like The Sex Pistols at the very beginning.
deathislife
What, is this the NSA training song? Love it, but jeez, talk about premonition.