Electric Blues
Andy Forray Lyrics

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Tell me who do you love man?
Tell me what man?
Tell me what's it you love man?

An old fashioned melody

Tell me what's it that moves you?
Tell me what's it that grooves you?

An old fashioned melody
But old songs leave you dead
We sell our souls for bread

We're all encased in sonic armor
Beltin' it out through chrome grenades
Miles and miles of medusan chord
The electronic sonic boom

It's what's happening baby
it's where it's at daddy

They chain ya and brainwash ya
When you least suspect it
They feed ya mass media
The age is electric

I got the electric blues
I got the electric blues

Thwump... rackety... whomp
Rock... folk rock... rhythm and blues
Electronics explodin'... rackety-clack
Thwump... rackety... whomp
Plugged in... turned on

We're all encased in sonic armor
Beltin' it out through chrome grenades
Miles and miles of medusan chord
The electronic sonic boom

It's what's happening baby
it's where it's at daddy

They chain ya and brainwash ya
When you least suspect it
They feed ya mass media
The age is electric

I got the electric blues
I got the electric blues

Overall Meaning

The song "Electric Blues" by Andy Forray is a commentary on the state of music in the digital age. In the opening lines, Forray asks, "Tell me who do you love man? Tell me what man? Tell me what's it you love man? An old fashioned melody." Here, he is questioning what people truly appreciate and value in music. He suggests that perhaps people are too caught up in the electronic, digital aspects of music and have forgotten the true beauty of a simple, old-fashioned melody.

Throughout the rest of the song, Forray describes the overwhelming nature of modern music. He references being "encased in sonic armor" and belting out songs "through chrome grenades." He also mentions how the age is "electric" and how people are fed "mass media" that can chain and brainwash them. The overall feel of the song is one of anxiety and concern for the state of music and the world as a whole.

Overall, "Electric Blues" can be interpreted as a critique of our reliance on technology and mass media. Forray questions whether we are truly appreciating music for what it is, or if we have become too caught up in the flashy, digital aspects of modern music.

Line by Line Meaning

Tell me who do you love man?
Asking who is important in someone's life on a personal level.

Tell me what man?
Asking what is important in someone's life on a personal level, seeking clarity.

Tell me what's it you love man?
Asking for detailed information on what someone loves on a personal level.

An old fashioned melody
A nostalgic and sentimental song.

Tell me what's it that moves you?
Inquiring about what type of music or art inspires someone emotionally.

Tell me what's it that grooves you?
Inquiring about what type of music someone enjoys and connects with on a personal level.

But old songs leave you dead
Old songs no longer resonate with people as they evolve and change over time.

We sell our souls for bread
People sacrifice their values and passion for financial security.

We're all encased in sonic armor
People use music to protect and shield themselves from external influence.

Beltin' it out through chrome grenades
Creating loud and intense music to convey emotion and intensity.

Miles and miles of medusan chord
A reference to the Greek mythological figure Medusa, representing the danger of music and its power over people.

The electronic sonic boom
A reference to the rise of electronic music and its impact on society and culture.

It's what's happening baby
Acknowledging the significance and influence of music on society.

it's where it's at daddy
Music is at the forefront of cultural change and evolution.

They chain ya and brainwash ya
Music and media can control and manipulate people's thoughts and actions.

When you least suspect it
Manipulation through music and media can be subtle and often goes unnoticed.

They feed ya mass media
The widespread and constant flow of media content can have a powerful influence on people.

The age is electric
We live in a time where technology and electronic communication and entertainment dominate our lives.

I got the electric blues
Feeling a sense of sadness or dissatisfaction with the current state of music and society.

Thwump... rackety... whomp
Onomatopoeic words to describe loud and intense music.

Rock... folk rock... rhythm and blues
A reference to various genres of music that are popular and evolving at the time.

Electronics explodin'... rackety-clack
The high-energy and chaotic nature of electronic music that's gaining popularity.

Plugged in... turned on
Embracing electronic music and culture, being fully invested in it.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GALT MAC DERMOT, GEROME RAGNI, JAMES RADO

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