Bad News
American Dream Machine Lyrics
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The strongest gravity is into my head
I see this face, I take a breath
The world in front of me was never my friend
We're losing oxygen as we take off
With every breath we take, a step away
From what we've done
We're losing grip on everything we've loved
It's not enough to belong
(Its not, it's not, enough)
And all the bad news, that's on the radio
(Woah, woah, woah)
Gives us a cancer, that eats away our skulls
(Woah, woah, woah)
And the wasted years and disconnect
All the wars and fears and consequence
And all the bad news, that's on the radio
(Woah, woah)
Until we cut the chord
I feel the earth and curl my chest
I feel the earth and curl my chest
I see this face, I take a breath
The world in front of me was...
We pulled the plug to turn the system off
Electric currents, shorten circuits between right and wrong
We're cutting ties with all the things we loved
What we can go wrong, will go wrong
It's not enough to belong
(Its not, it's not enough)
And all the bad news, spun on the radio
(Woah, woah, woah)
Gives us a cancer, that eats away our skulls
(Woah, woah, woah)
And the wasted years and disconnect
With the wars and fears and consequence
Repeat the bad news, spun on the radio
(Woah, woah)
Until we cut the cord
Bad news, spun on the radio
Gives us a cancer, that eats away our skulls
No
And all the bad news, spun on the radio
(Woah, woah, woah)
Gives us a cancer, that eats away our skulls
(Woah, woah, woah)
And the wasted years and disconnect
All the wars and fears and consequence
Repeat the bad news, spun on the radio
(Woah, woah)
Until we cut the cord
Repeat the bad news, spun on the radio
Repeat the bad news, spun on the radio
Until we cut the cord
The song Bad News by American Dream Machine discusses the impact of negative news on a person's mental state. The opening lines of the song describe the physical sensation of the weight of the world on the chest and the head. We are introduced to the idea that the world is not a friend, and we are losing our connection to everything we have loved. The lyrics affirm the belief that anything that can go wrong will go wrong, and it is not enough to just belong. The song portrays an overwhelming feeling of despair and disconnection.
The chorus suggests that the constant repetition of bad news on the radio has a toxic effect on people's mental health. The metaphor of cancer eating away at a person's skull signifies the corrosive impact of negativity, and the wasted years and disconnect imply that we are numbed to our own emotions, the wars and fears, and the consequences of our actions. The chorus ends with the ominous phrase "until we cut the cord."
The second verse continues to describe a growing detachment and the need to disconnect from the things we love. The song concludes with the repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the urgency of cutting the cord.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel the earth and through my chest
I feel a strong connection to the world around me
The strongest gravity is into my head
The weight of my thoughts and emotions is overwhelming
I see this face, I take a breath
I am faced with a difficult situation but remain calm and focused
The world in front of me was never my friend
The world can be a cruel and unforgiving place
We're losing oxygen as we take off
Moving forward has its risks and challenges, and we must be prepared for them
With every breath we take, a step away
Every decision we make takes us further from our past and closer to our future
From what we've done
We cannot undo our past mistakes, but we can learn from them
We're losing grip on everything we've loved
Over time, we may lose touch with the things and people that were once important to us
Whatever can go wrong will go wrong
Murphy's Law applies to all aspects of life
It's not enough to belong
(Its not, it's not, enough)
Simply fitting in or conforming to societal norms is not fulfilling
And all the bad news, that's on the radio
(Woah, woah, woah)
The constant barrage of negative news can take a toll on our mental health and wellbeing
Gives us a cancer, that eats away our skulls
(Woah, woah, woah)
The negativity and stress from the news can have a physical and mental impact
And the wasted years and disconnect
All the wars and fears and consequence
The consequences of our actions, as well as global issues such as war and fear, can cause us to lose touch with ourselves and our values
Until we cut the chord
We need to disconnect from the constant stream of negativity in order to find peace and happiness
We pulled the plug to turn the system off
Electric currents, shorten circuits between right and wrong
We must take control of our lives and shut out external noise that interferes with our moral compass
We're cutting ties with all the things we loved
What we can go wrong, will go wrong
Breaking away from our past can be painful, but it's necessary for growth
Repeat the bad news, spun on the radio
(Woah, woah)
Until we cut the cord
We need to break the cycle of negativity and take control of our thoughts and emotions in order to live a fulfilled life
Bad news, spun on the radio
Gives us a cancer, that eats away our skulls
No
The constant stream of negative news is toxic and harmful to our mental health
Contributed by Asher O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@twoface2937
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@joeytocd
Just discovered you from an ad off Instagram, and I must say, the chorus is enthralling!
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@americandreammachine_
We officially owe you dinner.
@allanaziz216
Exactly the same crazy good band!!!
@americandreammachine_
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@DarkWaWeeGee
Reminds me of late 90's/early 2000's punk. Looking forward to hearing what you guys bring!
@DarkWingDude
Very Avenged Sevenfoldy....
@nellynavarretevalle
@Bruce Dwayne I thought they sounded more like The Offspring, but that makes so much more sense.
@landoneidson6294
Reminds me of A Day to Remember! One of my favorite bands. Great song guys! Keep em coming
@luizgustavo5411
what an amazing song bro 🔥