Election Day
Anti-Heros Lyrics
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In the song "Election Day" by The Anti-Heros, the lyrics describe a disillusionment with the political system in the United States. The song suggests that politicians are like living cartoons, putting on a show for the public while hiding the realities of political issues. The use of "loads of smoke and trickery" suggests that politicians hide the truth from the citizens, leaving them unable to see through the lies and deceptions.
The chorus of the song expresses anger towards politicians and the bureaucracy that surrounds them. The lyrics suggest that politicians are compromising the country and putting their own selfish interests ahead of the people they were elected to serve. The use of "rubber checks" suggests that politicians are wasting taxpayer money and not using it to address the real issues facing the country.
The second verse continues the theme of disillusionment by declaring that politics are just a pose and that the candidates running for office are not sincere about their intentions. The song suggests that the country is sick, and politicians are the cancer that has caused the problem. Finally, the song advises its listeners to vote against the current political system, even if it might not change anything.
Line by Line Meaning
well who could believe in a living cartoon when its pumped into your living room?
How can you trust the media and their portrayal of politicians when they constantly bombard you with their biased opinions and propaganda?
they won't admit to you what the problem is with loads of smoke and trickery
Politicians will never confess to the real problems and issues of the country. They use smoke and mirrors to deceive their constituents.
they hide the facts so you can't see you think they could do better than this
Politicians conceal the truth from their citizens, making it difficult to fully understand the current state of affairs. We expect better from our leaders.
so come on you fat old men don't compromise your countrymen the red tape is wrapping slowly around your necks
Addressing the politicians themselves, don't betray your own people by allowing bureaucracy to stifle progress. It will ultimately bring you all down.
and listen all you beauracrats give us meat & cut the fat we're tired of paying off your rubber checks
Bureaucrats must prioritize the people's needs by making substantial changes, not just superficial ones. We are fed up with paying for their failed attempts at progress.
i'm not the only one who knows that politics are just a pose
Many of us have realized that politics is just a show, a facade meant to distract from the truth and the real issues at hand.
one thousand points of light are not enough admit that you don't have the answer
Acknowledging that the solutions presented by politicians are not adequate. We must accept that they don't have all the answers.
the country's sick and you're the cancer you haven't helped at all by acting tough
Politicians are the root of the nation's issues, with their tough-sounding words and actions, but no real solutions to show for it.
the election is a running joke the candidates are a fucking hoax
The electoral process is being mocked, and the candidates are fraudulent and deceitful.
the sad thing about it is the joke's on us
The sad reality is that the people are the ones being deceived and taken advantage of with this system.
the only way it all makes sense is don't vote for, vote against even if it made a difference
The only logical choice is not to vote for the candidate you dislike the least, but to actively vote against the current system and seek real change, regardless of the outcome.
Contributed by Eli N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.