Apathy
1000 Homo DJs Lyrics


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We tried assassinations, it's the same
Demonstrations and violence, but it's still the same to me
Economic sanctions, it's the same
Tried dragging their names through mud, but it's still the same to me

It's the same (4 times)

Down here in the ?condemnations?, it's the same
Protected by the laws they make, well it's still the same to me
What about the world's reaction, it's the same
The only problem is too many factions, and it's still the same to me

It's the same (4 times)

Where the hell is the population?
All quiet for regeneration
What ever happened to the human race?
Can't you see the enemy here is you?

It's you (5 times)

In the Tory or the Labour camps, well it's the same
Republican or Democrat, but it's still the same to me
Go to Lenin or Marx, it doesn't matter
Starve the people while the rich get fatter
Can't you see they got us where they want us?
Can't you see the enemy here is you?





It's you (many times)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song 'Apathy' by 1000 Homo DJs talk about the futility of trying to bring about change through violence, economic sanctions, and other means. The song talks about how no matter what people do, the system remains the same, and those in power continue to control and manipulate the population for their own benefit. The lyrics suggest that the enemy is not some external force but the people themselves who have allowed those in power to take advantage of them.


The song talks about how people have tried various means to effect change, from demonstrations and assassinations to dragging the names of those in power through the mud, but nothing seems to work. Even the world's reaction seems to be the same, with too many factions unable to unite for a common cause. The lyrics suggest that the people have become apathetic and have given up on trying to bring about change.


The song also talks about how the population seems to have disappeared, with no one actively working towards regeneration. The lyrics suggest that the human race has lost its way and has become the enemy, allowing those in power to continue to exploit them.


Line by Line Meaning

We tried assassinations, it's the same
Despite attempting assassinations, the situation remains unchanged


Demonstrations and violence, but it's still the same to me
Even after violent demonstrations, the outcome is still unchanged


Economic sanctions, it's the same
The imposition of economic sanctions has yielded no different result


Tried dragging their names through mud, but it's still the same to me
Despite tarnishing their reputation, no significant change has occurred


It's the same (4 times)
The situation remains unchanged


Down here in the ?condemnations?, it's the same
Even in a place of condemnation, the outcome is unchanged


Protected by the laws they make, well it's still the same to me
The powerful are protected by the laws they create, resulting in no change


What about the world's reaction, it's the same
The global response has had no effect on the situation


The only problem is too many factions, and it's still the same to me
The only issue is the abundance of groups involved, despite no change occurring


Where the hell is the population?
Questioning the whereabouts of the general public


All quiet for regeneration
Everything is silently waiting for rebirth or regrowth


What ever happened to the human race?
Asking about the fate of humanity


Can't you see the enemy here is you?
The true antagonist is oneself


It's you (5 times)
The root of the issue is oneself


In the Tory or the Labour camps, well it's the same
Regardless of political affiliation, no significant changes have been made


Republican or Democrat, but it's still the same to me
Even between two parties, the outcome has not varied


Go to Lenin or Marx, it doesn't matter
Referencing two political philosophers, but neither will change the situation


Starve the people while the rich get fatter
The wealthy continue to prosper while others suffer


Can't you see they got us where they want us?
Being coerced into a situation that benefits those in power


Can't you see the enemy here is you?
The individual is the sole reason for the current state of events


It's you (many times)
The individual plays the biggest role in the circumstances




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Joe Wiggins

Reznor used to wear an old sleeveless 1000 Homo DJs t-shirt everywhere in 1990. It was before his involvement in the band. I think it's cool he got to collaborate with Jourgensen later.

Big Richard Macgee

I never considered any of Al Jorgensens projects punk rock. But he did help spur the industrial revolution.

Nacht Schreck

I've always considered this stuff Punk with Samplers.

Michael Yzerman

Love this mini album

Matthew Samboy

One of the greatest surprises in my life...

D Saints

this song makes more sense now than ever!!!

Tritefinder General

It just keeps being all the more relevant as the years pass.

Tritefinder General

Hard to imagine the 22 dislikes ... a score of people that were like ... wait a minute I’m not the enemy!? Or is it maybe just the harmonica? 🤔

Mr. Nice Guy

I'm 48, we had the best music when we were young.

Brian R

You can hear the prenatal scream of 90's alt-industrial being birthed if you listen close enough...

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