The Future
A Good Band Lyrics

There's holes up in the sky
The world is changing in ways that are not always positive, such as climate change and pollution.

The devil punched down to the monkeys
Humans have been destructive and harmful to the natural world and its creatures.

And now they've got drive through
The convenience and speed of modern life has replaced traditional ways of doing things, even in regards to fast food.

And a video store where there used to be real live actors
Entertainment options have changed, with technology replacing traditional forms such as live theater.

Used to ride around here Up on my high horse
The artist used to have a sense of superiority and entitlement.

With all the other good little butcher boys A plagiarist of course
The singer used to be part of a group that did morally questionable things, and even indulged in stealing ideas or copying others' work.

So roll over sweet thing Like a nuclear reprisal inbound from outer space
The singer is urging someone to change their behavior or actions, and uses an extreme metaphor to convey the urgency of the situation.

There's a comparison here I'm trying to swing
The artist is trying to make a larger point, but is struggling to articulate it successfully.

God damn it's deafening! Wish you shut up about everything The future x-rated
The artist is overwhelmed by the world around them, and wishes that others would be more mindful and attentive to what's happening. There is a sense of pessimism and negativity about what's to come.

No one's seen your son in days And things just keep getting weirder and weirder
The world is becoming less stable and more unpredictable, and people are losing touch with each other and their families.

And now christmas is for shopping And the shopping god is everything
The emphasis on consumerism and buying things has become the focus of many people's lives, even during holidays and celebrations.

So roll over and lose it! Cuz power's just another one of those things baby It's pointless if you ain't gonna use it
The artist is urging someone to take action and assert their power, even though it may seem futile. They are encouraging others to make a difference in the world around them.

God damn it's deafening Wish you shut up, shut up, shut up The future is x-rated The future is x-rated The future is x-rated The future is x-rated
The singer is expressing their frustration and hopelessness about the future, and how negative and bleak it seems. There is a sense of cynicism and despair in the repeated phrases.